Combat & UFC
UFC Fighter Mauricio Ruffy Reveals He Nearly Took His Own Life Before Finding Faith
The Ariel Helwani Show
Mauricio Ruffy REVEALS He Almost Took His Life, Explains Why He's a Changed Man, Champ by 2027
"I spent practically two years of my life in bed like that, very injured. I was very sad and I felt a lot of desire to take my life, to end that pain. For me, happiness was when I was sleeping. I know what it's like to want to take your own life, and that's why I don't give up on this message and I'm always talking about it."
Mauricio Ruffy disclosed he contemplated suicide during a two-year period when injuries kept him bedridden, his wife was the sole breadwinner, and she was told she could not have children due to endometriosis. A barber who came to his home claiming to be sent by God prayed for his wife, who became pregnant ten days later and was cured of her condition. Within a year, Ruffy made it to the UFC, attributing the turnaround to surrendering his life to Jesus.
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