Ruffy Realized He Knew 'Nothing About Grappling' After Training with UFC Champ

Mauricio Ruffy detailed his post-loss adjustments and health setbacks following his UFC 325 TKO of Rafael Fiziev, providing insight into preparation and fitness timeline. In comments to Laerte Viana, Ruffy said two months training in Australia with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski were "really important," after his defeat to Benoit St. Denis. He noted the UFC's confidence in matching him with a tougher opponent and confirmed the $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus from UFC 325.Ruffy added he nearly withdrew due to illness, spending four days bedridden with fever, and said medication temporarily raised his weight from 76 kg to 80 kg. Despite a visibly swollen right hand, he expects to be ready for the UFC White House card in June.