Overview
- Preparing for Rafael Fiziev on Jan. 31 in Sydney, Ruffy relocated to Australia to work under Alexander Volkanovski and acclimate to conditions.
- Ruffy said Fighting Nerds coaches Flavio Alvaro and Pablo Sucupira will miss UFC 325 due to Jean Silva’s fight the prior week and a planned month in Las Vegas with Caio Borralho, along with Sucupira’s new baby.
- He emphasized he remains a member of Fighting Nerds and described the Australian stint as part of ongoing development, with plans to return to Volkanovski’s camp.
- Volkanovski praised Ruffy’s openness to guidance and has been assisting him in sessions, noting parallels in responding to recent losses.
- Fighting Nerds leaders publicly backed Ruffy’s decision, rejecting notions of disloyalty and stating their doors remain open to him.