Rising Star Mauricio Ruffy: The Prospect Giving Volkanovski Fits in the Gym

Fantasy players, pay close attention to the gym reports coming out of City Kickboxing. While Alexander Volkanovski is widely regarded as one of the most technical grapplers in the featherweight division, his long-time coach, Joe Lopez, has dropped a major hint about the future. Lopez recently revealed that rising standout Mauricio Ruffy has been proving incredibly difficult to keep on the canvas during their training sessions. Since joining the team, Ruffy has shown a remarkable evolution in his defensive grappling, forcing a former world champion to work harder than ever to secure dominant positions. For those of us building rosters on the UFC Fantasy League platform, this is a massive signal to keep Ruffy on your radar. Often, the best indicators of a breakout star aren't just found in highlight reels, but in how they handle high-level pressure in the training room. If Ruffy is holding his own against 'The Great' in wrestling exchanges, his next octagon appearance could be a goldmine for fantasy points. Keep monitoring his progress; this Brazilian powerhouse is rapidly turning from an under-the-radar prospect into a must-start asset.