Mauricio Ruffy's Nationality

Last Modified Mar 8, 2025 09:57 GMT
Mauricio Ruffy's nationality
Mauricio Ruffy

Mauricio Ruffy is a 28-year-old professional fighter competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Starting his professional MMA career in 2016, Mauricio Ruffy has amassed a record of 11 wins and one loss in the sport as of March 2025. Most of his wins are via knockout (10), and only one by decision. Moreover, the fighter also holds seven first-round finishes to his name, decorating his fight resume. Like most UFC athletes, Mauricio Ruffy also made his way into the octagon by securing a win at Dana White's Contender Series in October 2023. For this, Mauricio Ruffy was tested against the Russian fighter, Raimond Magomedaliev, and Ruffy won the bout via a third-round TKO.

For his last outing, Mauricio Ruffy faced James Llontop at UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic on November 17, 2024. Unlike Ruffy's other fights, this one went on for three rounds. However, a dominant Ruffy had a unanimous decision win over Llontop by the judges' scorecard after the three-rounder. Moreover, the 28-year-old mixed martial artist is now gearing up to face Bobby Green in his next fight on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States, for the main card of UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev.

Mauricio Ruffy's nationality

Born in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mauricio Ruffy is a Brazilian citizen. The Orthodox fighter trains at the Fighting Nerds in the same location.

Also Read: Mauricio Ruffy's Only Loss

FAQs on Mauricio Ruffy's nationality

A. Born in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mauricio Ruffy is a Brazilian citizen.

A. Starting his professional MMA career in 2016, Mauricio Ruffy has amassed a record of 11 wins and 1 loss in the sport as of March 2025.

A. Mauricio Ruffy is 28 years old. 

A. For his last outing, Mauricio Ruffy faced James Llontop at UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic on November 17, 2024. Unlike Ruffy's other fights, this one went on for three rounds, and he won the bout via a unanimous decision. 

A. The 28-year-old mixed martial artist is now gearing up to face Bobby Green in his next fight on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States, for the main card of UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev. 

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