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On YouTubeMMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26
UFC 325 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy takes place at UFC 325 in what’s one of the best striker-vs-striker matchups in the division.
Mauricio Ruffy says he’s still with Fighting Nerds despite leaving them out of his UFC 325 corner
Mauricio Ruffy won’t be backed by the Fighting Nerds when he steps back into the octagon in Australia, but he insists he’s still part of the team. Last year, it felt like everything was clicking for them.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 14
Fighting Nerds’ Mauricio Ruffy Reveals Why He Joined Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 325 Training Camp
The Fighting Nerds used to feel unstoppable. With a strong team identity and a loud brand, this set of Brazilians carried themselves as if they were immune to momentum shifts.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7
Mauricio Ruffy’s former UFC foe scores ruthless headkick knockout outside the Octagon
This former UFC lightweight could make it back to the big show. Signed off of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, Peru’s James Llontop unfortunately went 0-3 in the UFC and missed weight twice.
Mauricio Ruffy breaks silence and addresses backlash after UFC Paris defeat
Over the weekend, one of the UFC’s most promising prospects took his first loss inside the Octagon. Every French fighter on the card picked up a win at UFC Paris.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 8
After falling short at UFC Paris, what’s next for Mauricio Ruffy?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Paris, we saw a big matchup in the lightweight division. The Fighting Nerd’s Mauricio Ruffy (12-2) was looking to continue his march up the lightweight division as he took on Benoit Saint-Denis (15-3).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 7
Mauricio Ruffy faces scathing criticism from analyst who suggests he gave up during UFC Paris co-main event
Brazilian star Mauricio Ruffy has once more come under fire from one of the UFC’s most prominent analysts after UFC Paris. Seeing his impressive winning run halted overnight, emerging lightweight striker Mauricio Ruffy came unstuck in a second round defeat, returning in a co-main event setting.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 6
Islam Makhachev throws shade at Mauricio Ruffy for disappointing UFC Paris performance
The former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had his eyes on the UFC Paris co-main event. On Saturday, the premier promotion returned to the French capital for another UFC Paris Fight Night, headlined by a number one contender fight in the middleweight division between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 6
Benoit Saint Denis taps out Maurício Ruffy in UFC Paris co-main event
The UFC Paris co-main event on Saturday featured a lightweight clash between No. 13 ranked Benoit Saint Denis and No. 15 ranked Mauricio Ruffy. Saint Denis entered the bout coming off a submission win over Kyle Prepolec at UFC 315 in May.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 5
UFC Paris Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Benoit Saint-Denis – Mauricio Ruffy
UFC Paris goes down tomorrow and we will see a really fun matchup in the lightweight division which will serve as the co-main event. France’s own Benoit Saint-Denis (14-3) is back as he takes on the surging contender Mauricio Ruffy (12-1).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4
UFC fans question who ‘Fighting Nerds’ star is firing shots at in controversial grappling rant
Mauricio Ruffy had a lot to say at UFC Paris media day. One of the core four ‘Fighting Nerds’, Brazil’s Ruffy returns this weekend at UFC Paris alongside teammate Caio Borralho, who headlines against top middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 3
UFC Fight Night – Benoit Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy: Preview & Betting Tips
The French capital once again hosts a must-see fight as Benoit Saint Denis makes his fourth straight Paris appearance, this time taking on surging Brazilian talent Mauricio Ruffy in Saturday’s co-main event.
Dana White signs fighter who knocked out Mauricio Ruffy before UFC fame and Conor McGregor comparisons
Dana White has added another exciting fighter to the stacked UFC lightweight division. The UFC CEO handed out five contracts during the latest episode of his Contender Series show.
UFC 319’s Must-See Undercard Fights Saturday Night From United Center
UFC 319 fight week is here. Saturday night, one week removed from the promotion’s second straight card inside the UFC Apex, Dana White and company head back on the road to stay for a long while.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Benoit Saint-Denis’s former rival details why he expects a swift KO loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris
Mauricio Ruffy’s skills have Benoit Saint-Denis’s former foe very concerned ahead of UFC Paris. Benoit Saint-Denis, one of the most dangerous lightweight KO artists in the UFC lightweight division, will face a thrilling test against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 31
UFC Paris adding Benoit Saint-Denis – Mauricio Ruffy
UFC Paris goes down on September 6th and we just learned about an absolute banger in the lightweight division. 14th ranked Benoit Saint-Denis (14-3) will look to defend his spot in the rankings as he takes on the Fighting Nerd’s own Mauricio Ruffy (12-1) in front of BSD’s home fans.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 11
After his big knockout win at UFC 313, what’s next for Mauricio Ruffy?
This past Saturday in the main card opener at UFC 313, we saw a big time lightweight prospect face his toughest challenger to date. The exciting Mauricio Ruffy (12-1) was looking to move to 3-0 inside the octagon as he took on King Green (32-17-1).
King Green sends message to Mauricio Ruffy after losing by viral KO at UFC 313
All things considered, King Green is handling his last loss well. Longtime UFC lightweight Green tried to bounce back from a submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in his return at UFC 313 over the weekend.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Mauricio Ruffy shares footage of him perfecting ‘KO of the Year’ spinning kick ahead of UFC 313
Mauricio Ruffy’s wild head kick knockout of King Green at UFC 313 was in the works for weeks ahead of his pay-per-view showcase. UFC lightweight Mauricio Ruffy might’ve changed his life forever with one kick at UFC 313.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 8
UFC 313: Mauricio Ruffy delivers a devastating spinning wheel kick brutally finishing King Green
In a moment that will be etched in the memories of MMA fans for years to come, Mauricio Ruffy unleashed a brutal spinning wheel kick that sent King Green crashing to the canvas in the first round of their bout at UFC 313.
Can Entertaining Lightweight Slugger Stem Warpath of Mauricio Ruffy At UFC 313?
Kicking off the UFC 313 main card, promising 155-lb prospect Mauricio Ruffy takes on divisional fan-favorite King Green. In a classic up-and-comer versus established name matchup, both striking experts will engage in what could easily go down as Fight of the Night.
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