Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler
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They have met once
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Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler: Matchup Breakdown
Mauricio Ruffy is 5-2 in the Lightweight division with a 71.4% win rate. Michael Chandler is 2-6 at Lightweight, winning 25.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Mauricio Ruffy leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje on Jun 14, 2026, won by Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO in round 1.
Mauricio Ruffy holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,051 to 800. Career peaks are 1,098 for Mauricio Ruffy and 1,037 for Michael Chandler. Mauricio Ruffy has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 5 victories, an 80.0% finish rate. Michael Chandler has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 100.0% of the time.
Mauricio Ruffy stands 5' 11" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Michael Chandler is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Mauricio Ruffy. Mauricio Ruffy is 30, Michael Chandler is 40.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Mauricio Ruffy has landed 179 significant strikes at 56.5% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 2:01 of control time. Michael Chandler has landed 318 at 50.5% with 9 takedowns and 15:32 of control.
Mauricio Ruffy has 0 title fights (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Michael Chandler. They have no opponents in common.
Have Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler fought before?
Yes. Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler have fought once in the UFC. Mauricio Ruffy won by KO/TKO at UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje on June 14, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Mauricio Ruffy or Michael Chandler?
Mauricio Ruffy has more UFC wins: 5 to 2. Mauricio Ruffy's UFC record is 5-2; Michael Chandler's is 2-6.
KO/TKO wins: Mauricio Ruffy 4, Michael Chandler 2. Submission wins: Mauricio Ruffy 0, Michael Chandler 0.
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Who is taller, Mauricio Ruffy or Michael Chandler?
Mauricio Ruffy is taller at 5'11", to Michael Chandler's 5'8" (3 inches). Mauricio Ruffy has the longer reach: 75 inches to 71.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.