Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler Prediction & Picks - UFC Freedom 250
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Mauricio Ruffy (13-2-0) and Michael Chandler (23-10-0) will clash in this Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250, the first sporting event at White House. Mauricio Ruffy will come into this bout as the -770 favorite as he looks to go on a winning run in the Lightweight division. He managed to bounce back from a submission defeat against Benoit Saint Denis to get a Round 2 KO win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325. The Brazilian will be keen to show his striking prowess once again this weekend.
Michael Chandler, on the other side of the Octagon, is an American mixed martial artist who joined the franchise in 2009. He started his UFC career on a bright note, winning his first three assignments. However, Chandler has since won just once in six fights, and will be battling hard this weekend to end his three-fight skid. The last time he was in the Octagon was against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, where he lost in Round 3 via a KO elbow.
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Mauricio Ruffy - Michael Chandler Key Points
- Mauricio Ruffy won via KO/TKO in four of his last five wins.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last six Mauricio Ruffy bouts.
- The fight went the distance only twice in the last nine Michael Chandler bouts.
- Michael Chandler lost five of his last six UFC bouts.
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Our Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler Prediction
Our betting prediction in this bout is simple – Mauricio Ruffy to win via KO/TKO. He’s the younger and faster fighter and will likely overwhelm the 40-year-old Chandler, who has little left in the tank. His 13-2 record features 12 KO/TKO victories, meaning he’s the more efficient knockout artist. Another factor that could decide this bout is Ruffy’s 3.5-inch reach advantage. He’ll be keen to use it to maintain the distance and find an opening to send Chandler to the floor. However, Chandler is an experienced fighter who excels under pressure with his wrestling-heavy style. Still, we don’t see him matching Ruffy’s speed and finishing abilities.
Our prediction for Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler: Mauricio Ruffy to win via KO/TKO.
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