UFCRank 7Mauricio Ruffy Record: 14-2-0
LightweightRecord14-2-0
Age30
DivisionLightweight · #24
Combat Edge Elo1747
Next fightSep 19 2026
Mauricio Ruffy has a 14-2-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Lightweight division, representing The Fighting Nerds (1712 average active-roster Elo across 3 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Mauricio Ruffy bio
Personal background
Mauricio Ruffy is a Brazilian lightweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 14–2, one of the most explosive strikers to emerge from the celebrated The Fighting Nerds gym in São Paulo. Born Maurício de Lima Santos on June 17, 1996, in São Paulo, he grew up immersed in Brazil's deep combat-sports culture and worked as a bodyguard before fighting full time. His ring name is a tribute to Monkey D. Luffy from the manga and anime One Piece, rendered "Ruffy" in early Portuguese translations and suggested by his brother before his pro debut. Standing 5'11" with a long 75-inch reach, he built his game around kickboxing, Muay Thai and flashy taekwondo-style spinning techniques that have become his trademark.
Path to the UFC
Ruffy turned professional in 2018 and built his record across the Brazilian regional scene with promotions like SFT, MFC and Centurion FC. His lone early stumble came in November 2019, a second-round TKO loss to the then-undefeated Manoel Sousa — a setback he has answered with a long, dominant run since. He stamped his arrival with a 2023 technical knockout of veteran Ronys Torres at Centurion FC, then earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series later that year by grinding out a third-round ground-and-pound finish of Raimond Magomedaliev.
UFC rise
Ruffy made an immediate impression in the Octagon. He debuted in May 2024 at UFC 301 with a first-round TKO of Jamie Mullarkey, then showed his range by outpointing James Llontop over three rounds at UFC 309 in November 2024. His breakout moment came at UFC 313 in March 2025, when he knocked out veteran King Green with a spectacular spinning wheel kick in the first round, a highlight that announced him as a must-watch lightweight. His ascent hit a speed bump in September 2025, when Benoit Saint-Denis submitted him with a second-round rear-naked choke, a reminder of the grappling threats that exist at the top of the division. Ruffy responded emphatically, stopping Rafael Fiziev by second-round TKO at UFC 325 in January 2026 before delivering the signature win of his career: a first-round finish of former title challenger Michael Chandler in June 2026, blending another spinning wheel kick with punches.
Fighting style
Ruffy is one of the most dynamic strikers in the lightweight division, with a 93% finish rate and 13 of his 14 wins coming by knockout. His arsenal is built on creativity and timing — spinning kicks, wheel kicks and crisp boxing combinations that turn fights into highlight reels. The trade-off is the one visible in his record: both of his losses have come when opponents took the fight to the mat or to the clinch, with Saint-Denis exposing his grappling under pressure. As his defensive grappling rounds into form, Ruffy projects as a genuine contender, an elite finisher whose ceiling is among the highest in the division.
Career highlights
- Spinning-kick knockout of King Green — the first-round wheel-kick finish at UFC 313 became one of 2025's signature highlights and marked his arrival as a contender.
- Finished Michael Chandler — stopped the former Bellator champion and UFC title challenger in the first round in June 2026, the biggest win of his career.
- 93% finish rate — 13 of his 14 wins have come by knockout, making him one of the most reliably explosive finishers at 155 pounds.
Career snapshot
Mauricio Ruffy career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1747Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#170
Lightweight#24of 283 active
Peak1747
Last move+20
Opponent quality1660avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1747 Elo after defeating Michael Chandler (2026-06-14)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Mauricio Ruffy quick answers
What is Mauricio Ruffy's record?
Mauricio Ruffy's professional MMA record is 14-2-0.
How old is Mauricio Ruffy?
Mauricio Ruffy is 30 years old.
What weight class is Mauricio Ruffy?
Mauricio Ruffy fights at Lightweight in UFC.
What gym does Mauricio Ruffy represent?
Mauricio Ruffy is associated with The Fighting Nerds, whose 3 active Combat Edge fighters average 1712 Elo.
How tall is Mauricio Ruffy?
Mauricio Ruffy is 5'11" tall with a 75" reach.
How much does Mauricio Ruffy weigh?
Mauricio Ruffy competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Mauricio Ruffy's Combat Edge Elo?
Mauricio Ruffy's Combat Edge Elo is 1747, with a peak Elo of 1747.
How strong is Mauricio Ruffy's recent opposition?
Mauricio Ruffy's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1660 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Mauricio Ruffy's last fight?
Mauricio Ruffy's latest tracked pro fight was against Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom Fights 250 on Jun 14 2026.
What is Mauricio Ruffy's recent form?
Mauricio Ruffy's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Mauricio Ruffy usually win?
Mauricio Ruffy's 14 recorded wins include 13 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 93% ending before the final bell.
13Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Mauricio Ruffy stats
Record : 14 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.19Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
57%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.83Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter54%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.69UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter31%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
87%Fighter58%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.52UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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