Personal Profile About Mauricio Ruffy
Maurício de Lima Santos, popularly known as Mauricio Ruffy, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He competes in the UFC lightweight division. The Mauricio Ruffy biography shows that he trained in São Paulo with the Fighting Nerds team. He turned professional in 2016 and became known for his knockout power.
His nickname "Ruffy" was inspired by Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece, given to him before his first professional fight.
Mauricio Ruffy Height
Mauricio Ruffy height is 5 feet 11 inches, or about 1.80 meters. He competes in the UFC lightweight division and usually fights at 155 pounds (70 kg). He has a 75-inch reach and uses an orthodox stance. His height and reach help him maintain distance and land powerful strikes.
Mauricio Ruffy Age
Mauricio Ruffy age is 30 Years old. He was born on 17 June 1996, in Coruripe, Alagoas, Brazil. He began his professional MMA career in 2016. Before joining the UFC, he fought in several Brazilian promotions and built a reputation as a knockout artist. He later earned a UFC contract after competing on Dana White's Contender Series.
Mauricio Ruffy Brother
Mauricio Ruffy brother played an important role in his life and career. It was his brother who gave him the nickname "Ruffy" based on the anime character Monkey D. Luffy. In early 2026, Ruffy revealed that his brother had died by suicide shortly before his UFC 325 fight.
Mauricio Ruffy Net Worth
Mauricio Ruffy net worth is estimated at below $1 million. However, it is not confirmed. His income mainly comes from UFC fight purses, performance bonuses, sponsorship deals, and endorsements. With his popularity, his commercial value has also increased.