Mauricio Ruffy had a special reason to leave Fighting Nerds and join Alexander Volkanovski 's team . Scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 , scheduled for this Saturday (19), the Brazilian traveled to Australia to carry out part of his preparation and explained that the decision was mainly motivated by identifying with the training method adopted by the UFC champion's team.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS , Ruffy highlighted that Volkanovski's method was the main factor that led him to seek the experience in Australia. The Brazilian explained that he found similarities between the team's methodology and the way he works on striking, and also considers the training method more important than simply accumulating striking sessions at the gym.
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“I think what makes me run to Australia is Volka's method, which I really identified with. It's a bit similar to the method I use in striking, I really liked their method and for me the method is very important, much more so than going to the gym and training punches,” said Mauricio Ruffy.
Mauricio Ruffy and Arman Tsarukyan face each other at UFC 331
Ruffy celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The highly anticipated duel between Mauricio Ruffy and Arman Tsarukyan , scheduled for UFC 331 , pits two completely opposite approaches against each other in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). On one side, the efficiency and versatility on his feet of the Brazilian against the strong grappling and wrestling pressure of the division's number one.
Ruffy relies on his high striking accuracy and knockout record, with 13 knockout victories in his career and an average of 4.19 significant strikes per minute, while Tsarukyan counters with a solid average of 3.26 takedowns per fight and his greater experience facing the division's elite.
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