Mauricio Ruffy prepares for fight against Michael Chandler at UFC White House
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy is set to compete against Michael Chandler this Sunday at UFC White House. Ruffy has a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, recently rebounding from a defeat with a knockout victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325. Known for his striking ability, Ruffy gained attention with a standout performance against King Green, earning a nomination for Knockout of the Year. Ruffy trains alongside UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in Australia as he aims to establish himself as a serious contender for the lightweight title.
- •Mauricio Ruffy holds a 13-2 record before facing Chandler.
- •Ruffy recently knocked out Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325.
- •The fight takes place Sunday at UFC White House.
- •Ruffy trains with UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
- •Ruffy aims for a spot in the lightweight title conversation.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Anything but Fighting: Mauricio Ruffy loves One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy
- 11:00 PMMMA Fighting — Anything but Fighting: Mauricio Ruffy loves One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy
"WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss everything from his favorite anime—including his deep love for One Piece and its wildly popular main character Monkey D. Luffy—and more. Ruffy (13-2) competes Sunday at UFC White House against former Bellator star and one-time UFC title challenger Michael Chandler. The Brazilian knockout artist won his first three fights after being signed off of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, including a Knockout of the Year candidate against King Green when he flattened the longtime veteran with a spinning wheel kick. After suffering his first loss at the hands of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris this past September, Ruffy rebounded with a knockout of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325. Ruffy currently trains alongside UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and his team in Australia, and aims to enter the thick of the lightweight title conversation with a star showing at UFC White House.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Mauricio Ruffy loves One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy
Mauricio Ruffy talks One Piece obsession
- MMA FightingJun 11, 2026, 11:00 PMAnything but Fighting: Mauricio Ruffy loves One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs to discuss everything from his favorite anime—including his deep love for One Piece and its wildly popular main character Monkey D. Luffy—and more. Ruffy (13-2) competes Sunday at UFC White House against former Bellator star and one-time UFC title challenger Michael Chandler. The Brazilian knockout artist won his first three fights after being signed off of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, including a Knockout of the Year candidate against King Green when he flattened the longtime veteran with a spinning wheel kick. After suffering his first loss at the hands of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris this past September, Ruffy rebounded with a knockout of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325. Ruffy currently trains alongside UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and his team in Australia, and aims to enter the thick of the lightweight title conversation with a star showing at UFC White House.
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