UFC UFC Freedom 250 Final

Lightweight

Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler

Mauricio Ruffy
#7Brazil

Mauricio Ruffy

14-2

Winner

VS
Michael Chandler
United States

Michael Chandler

“Iron”

23-11

Winner

Mauricio Ruffy

KO/TKO (Punches · Head · On Ground) · Round 1 — 4:29

15 June 2026 · The White House, Washington, USA

Key takeaways

  • Mauricio Ruffy beat Michael Chandler by KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:29.
  • Mauricio Ruffy landed 20 of 41 total strikes, with 0:13 of control time.

Tale of the tape

Mauricio RuffyMichael Chandler
14-2Record23-11
29Age on fight night40
5′11″ (180 cm)Height5′8″ (173 cm)
75″ (191 cm)Reach71.5″ (182 cm)
155 lb (70.3 kg)Weight155 lb (70.3 kg)
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
The Fighting NerdsTeamKill Cliff FC
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BrazilFromHigh Ridge, Missouri, United States

Fight statistics

20of 41 · 49%Total strikes landed3of 12 · 25%
17of 37Head strikes2of 7
1of 2Body strikes0of 3
2of 2Leg strikes1of 2
2Knockdowns0
0:13Control time0:00

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.

Round by round

Mauricio RuffyRoundMichael Chandler
20/41strikes0/0TD2KD0:13controlR13/12strikes0/3TD0KD0:00control

Form going into the fight

Mauricio Ruffy

  1. WRafael FizievKO/TKO R2 4:302026
  2. LBenoit Saint Denissubmission R2 2:562025
  3. WKing GreenKO/TKO R1 2:072025
  4. WJames Llontopunanimous decision2024
  5. WJamie MullarkeyKO/TKO R1 4:422024

Michael Chandler

  1. LPaddy PimblettKO/TKO R3 3:072025
  2. LCharles Oliveiraunanimous decision2024
  3. LDustin Poiriersubmission R3 2:002022
  4. WTony FergusonKO/TKO R2 0:172022
  5. LJustin Gaethjeunanimous decision2021

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