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Rising lightweight star Mauricio Ruffy targets another spectacular finish against fading veteran Michael Chandler on the White House lawn
There's a bittersweet quality to watching Michael Chandler at this stage of his career. The former Bellator champion has provided some of the most thrilling moments in UFC history — his wars with Gaethje and Poirier are all-time classics — but his 2-5 UFC record tells the story of a fighter who has consistently been a tier below the division's best. Mauricio Ruffy represents the new generation, a…
Mauricio Ruffy (13-2) rebounded from his first UFC loss with a second-round KO of Rafael Fiziev. The 29-year-old is a -298 favourite and says he has 'something special planned' for the White House stage.
Michael Chandler (23-10) has lost three straight fights including a KO loss to Paddy Pimblett. His UFC record stands at 2-5, and at 40, the former Bellator champion's best days are clearly behind him. His chin rating of 40 and momentum of 45.5 reflect a fighter in decline.
Ruffy's chin advantage (88 vs 40) means he can weather Chandler's early storm
Chandler's three-fight losing streak at 40 suggests significant decline
Ruffy's knockout of Fiziev proved his power at the highest level
Chandler's only path is an early knockout before his cardio fades
Chandler's one-punch power means he's never truly out of a fight
If Chandler clips Ruffy early, the fight could end before the favourite establishes rhythm
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