UFC's Mauricio Ruffy Was Already Married Before White House Proposal? 'Wife' Nadine's Pic Surfaces

Mauricio Ruffy locked horns with Michael Chandler in a highly anticipated lightweight match. The former defeated the latter via first-round TKO (punches) at the 4:29 mark on June 14, 2026. The bout served as a featured main-card UFC fight at the Freedom 250 event, which took place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. According to reports, Mauricio edged past Michael due to his speed and precision. A last spinning kick served as Mauricio Ruffy's winning move.

Besides Mauricio's victory, what has been grabbing headlines is his proposal to his girlfriend in the ring. The moment of his proposal and his ladylove's reaction has been going viral. The fighter-turned-lover arc has won over fans; however, it raised curiosity about whether Mauricio Ruffy was already married before his proposal at the White House.

Mauricio Ruffy might have gotten secretly married

After winning UFC Freedom 250 KO, Mauricio Ruffy gave a shoutout to his girlfriend, Nadine in his victory speech. He revealed that he had met her a while ago and was waiting for the right moment to ask her hand in marriage. The sweet moments earned cheers from the audience and thrilled Nadine. However, while sharing about his ladylove, he referred to her as "wife", which sparked a chat about his marital status. Many fans thought that Mauricio and Nadine had already secretly tied the knot. The 29-year-old mixed martial artist, however, shared that they couldn't get married for lack of money.

Mauricio's statement might hint at two things, first, that he was already married to Nadine on paper, and second, that they wanted to hold an official ceremony now that he is in a better financial position. The second possibility is that Mauricio and Nadine shared a close bond and considered each other their better halves even though they were not officially wed. The UFC star's exact words, as stated by his translator, were:

"A while ago when I met my wife Nadine I really wanted to ask her to marry me. But we didn't have the money and didn't have the conditions. So now, what better place to ask my wife to get married."

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A photo of Mauricio Ruffy's "wife", Nadine reacting to the public proposal goes viral

Mauricio Ruffy's beloved Nadine was pleasantly surprised on receiving the sweet public proposal. A picture of the moment was released by AP, which might be the only available glimpse of her. In the photo, she looked stunned with a big smile on her face. She covered her cheeks with her hands to express her surprise and then gave a thumbs up to signal yes to the proposal. Nadine looked beautiful in a white outfit and a brown watch. Her blonde hair complemented her look.

More about Mauricio Ruffy

Mauricio Ruffy (real name Maurício de Lima Santos) is a rising star in the field of Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the UFC, where he is reportedly ranked No. 9. Known by his nickname "One Shot", Mauricio holds a professional record of 14 wins and 2 losses. In his most recent bout against veteran fighter, Michael Chandler, Mauricio showcased pure dominance. In the match, which took place on June 14, 2026, he secured a spectacular first-round TKO victory at the historic UFC Freedom 250 event.

Maurício de Lima Santos turned to Mauricio Ruffy after being inspired by the anime character, 'Monkey D. Luffy' from One Piece. The moniker Ruffy was given to him by his late brother before his first pro fight. An interesting fact about Maurício is that before committing to MMA full-time, he worked for three months as a bodyguard for a wealthy businessman, constantly travelling between São Paulo and Taiwan.

What are your thoughts on Mauricio Ruffy's proposal at the White House after winning a thrilling bout against Michael Chandler? Let us know.

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Photos courtesy: UFC.com, AP

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