Mauricio Ruffy addresses social media criticism ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Mauricio Ruffy prepares for his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Ahead of this bout, Ruffy commented on criticism tied to his recent departure from the Fighting Nerds team, stating he remains unbothered by the chatter on social media. Ruffy emphasized the importance of focusing on his own career, having established a personal training environment in Sao Paulo. He previously trained with Alexander Volkanovski before his February TKO victory over Rafael Fiziev and believes he is well-prepared to face Chandler, a former Bellator champion, in their upcoming matchup.
- •Ruffy fights Michael Chandler on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250.
- •He left the Fighting Nerds but maintains a positive relationship with the team.
- •Ruffy has focused training in a private gym in Sao Paulo.
- •He feels confident about his preparation and strategy against Chandler.
- •Ruffy previously won by TKO against Rafael Fiziev in February.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Ruffy unbothered by critics of Fighting Nerds departure
"Ahead of UFC Freedom 250, Mauricio Ruffy isn't sweating the "trash talk on social media" about his decision to leave the Fighting Nerds.
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