Rising Star Mauricio Ruffy is Mastering the Mat

Fantasy managers, keep your eyes locked on Mauricio Ruffy. The surging Brazilian prospect has been turning heads at City Kickboxing, and his latest training sessions with former featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski are proving to be a game-changer. Head coach Joe Lopez recently shared insights into Ruffy’s rapid development, noting that his grappling prowess is reaching an elite level. While Volkanovski is widely considered one of the best grapplers in the game, he has reportedly found it increasingly difficult to keep the powerhouse Ruffy pinned to the canvas during sparring. For those of us in the UFC Fantasy League, this is massive news. Ruffy has always been known for his highlight-reel striking, but adding a suffocating top game makes him a dangerous multi-dimensional threat for any opponent. If he continues to evolve his wrestling defense and ground control under the tutelage of CKB’s finest, his stock is going to skyrocket. When Ruffy steps into the Octagon next, expect him to be a much more complete fighter than we have ever seen before. He is quickly becoming a must-roster prospect for savvy fantasy players looking to capitalize on his inevitable climb up the rankings.