Maurício Santos[1] (born June 17, 1996), known as Maurício Ruffy, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
| Maurício Ruffy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maurício Santos 17 June 1996 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | One Shot |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Fighting Nerds |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editRuffy acquired a record of 8-1 with eight knockouts competing exclusively on the Brazilian regional scene. This included a second round knockout over UFC veteran Ronys Torres.[3]
Dana White's Contender Series
editRuffy was then booked to compete on Week 9 of Season 7 of Dana White's Contender Series on October 3, 2023, against highly touted prospect Raimond Magomedaliev.[4] He would win the fight via third round technical knockout and was awarded a contract by Dana White.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editAfter earning his contract, Ruffy made his UFC debut at UFC 301 against Jamie Mullarkey on May 4, 2024.[6] He would win the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[7] This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award.[8]
In his next fight, Ruffy was scheduled to face Charlie Campbell at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024.[9] However, Campbell withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and was subsequently replaced by James Llontop in a catchweight bout of 165 pounds.[10] Llontop weighed in 1.2 lbs over the 165 lb catchweight limit and was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Ruffy.[11] Ruffy would win the fight via unanimous decision, marking the first time he would go to the scorecards in his career.[12]
Ruffy would then face King Green at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025.[13] He would win the fight via first round knockout with a spinning wheel kick.[14] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[15]
Personal life
editIn 2025, Ruffy announced plans to expand his team, Fighting Nerds, by opening a new training facility in New Hampshire, to provide better facilities for his teammates and other athletes.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Jamie Mullarkey and King Green[8][15]
- Centurion Fight Championship
- Centurion FC Welterweight Tournament
- Mega Fight Championship
- MFC Super Lightweight Championship
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–1 | King Green | KO (spinning wheel kick) | UFC 313 | March 8, 2025 | 1 | 2:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–1 | James Llontop | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 309 | November 16, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | Catchweight (166.2 lb) bout; Llontop missed weight. |
| Win | 10–1 | Jamie Mullarkey | TKO (punches) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 1 | 4:42 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1 | Raimond Magomedaliev | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 65 | October 3, 2023 | 3 | 4:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Ronys Torres | TKO (punches) | Centurion FC: Rex Redemptor | May 26, 2023 | 2 | 4:21 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Won the Centurion FC Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 7–1 | Corneliu Rotaru Lascar | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:23 | Welterweight debut. Centurion FC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 6–1 | Brenno Luiz Gonçalves | TKO (punch) | Arena Pride MMA 4 | June 26, 2022 | 1 | 1:26 | Santos, Brazil | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Manuel Sousa | KO (punches) | Standout Fighting Tournament 18 | November 13, 2019 | 2 | 2:41 | São Paulo, Brazil | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 5–0 | Derlan Marinho | KO (punches) | Mega Fight Championship 2 | June 22, 2019 | 1 | 3:35 | Osasco, Brazil | Super Lightweight debut. Won the MFC Super Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Rafael Silva | TKO (punch) | Standout Fighting Tournament 8 | December 15, 2018 | 2 | 1:08 | São Paulo, Brazil | Catchweight (168 lb) bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Lucas Costa Jesus | TKO (elbows) | Batalha MMA 13 | June 30, 2018 | 1 | 1:42 | Osasco, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Wendson Santos | TKO (punches) | Gold Fight 9 | August 26, 2017 | 1 | 1:04 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Marlon Paula de Souza | TKO (punches) | Premium Fight Championship 6 | September 18, 2016 | 1 | 0:30 | São Paulo, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mauricio Ruffy ("One Shot") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Mauricio Ruffy MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog.
- ^ "Centurion FC: REX REDEMPTOR | MMA Event". Tapology.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (October 2, 2023). "DWCS 2023: Episode 9 Breakdown and Predictions".
- ^ "DWCS 2023 Week 9 Highlight Video: Mauricio Ruffy Punches Out Raimond Magomedaliev". Sherdog.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (March 25, 2024). "UFC 301 adds two new fights for May 4 event". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Hiergesell, Dan (May 4, 2024). "Highlights! Ruffy Shines In Debut, Compared To 'Young McGregor'". MMAmania.com.
- ^ a b Dan Hiergesell (2024-05-05). "Bonuses! Back-flipping Michel Pereira banks $50K for quick submission - UFC 301". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Kuhl, Dan (March 5, 2025). "Campbell vs. Ruffy Showdown Added to UFC 309".
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (October 29, 2024). "Mauricio Ruffy gets new opponent for UFC 309". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Simon Head (2024-11-16). "UFC 309 weigh-in results: Jon Jones a little lighter, Stipe Miocic a little heavier for heavyweight title clash". sportingnews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (November 17, 2024). "UFC 309: Mauricio Ruffy Goes Distance for the First Time Against Tough-As-Nails James Llontop".
- ^ "Caio Borralho Expects Mauricio Ruffy to Crush Bobby Green, Vie for Title in 2026". Sherdog.
- ^ "UFC 313 video: Mauricio Ruffy sleeps King Green with spinning kick Knockout of the Year candidate". March 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Brian Mazique (2025-03-09). "UFC 313 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reactions". forbes.com. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "UFC 313's Mauricio Ruffy to expand Fighting Nerds with new location in New Hampshire". MMA Fighting. March 8, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.