"The Pancrase contract allows me to fight in these two events and return to defend the belt if I am not signed. So I would really like this opportunity."
"Wrestling is the strong point here. They have a lot of human material, which has allowed me to evolve a lot in the last three years."
"Topuria is champion for a reason, the guy is complete in all areas, but Mauricio Ruffy brings something he has never faced in MMA - distance control and reach precision."
Rafael Barbosa, a Brazilian MMA fighter, won the Pancrase lightweight belt by knocking out Tatsuya Saika. At 28, he has a record of 17-5 and dreams of competing in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series. Barbosa trains in Los Angeles and emphasizes the importance of wrestling training at California Mixed Martial Arts. He believes Mauricio Ruffy's distance control and reach precision could be key to defeating UFC champion Ilia Topuria, who is a well-rounded fighter.
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