Mauricio Ruffy is one of the division's hottest finishers, with recent knockouts of King Green and, most strikingly, Rafael Fiziev. He's a heavy favorite (the model rates him high confidence) over Michael Chandler, the beloved former Bellator champion whose UFC run has turned hard — a knockout loss to Paddy Pimblett and a decision loss to Charles Oliveira in his recent outings. Chandler's heart and power are never in question, but the speed and timing that made him a star are being tested by a younger, sharper striker. This has the shape of a passing-of-the-torch fight, with the torch moving fast.
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A Rising Finisher Meets a Fading Star
Mauricio Ruffy is a massive favorite over Michael Chandler — the numbers see a changing of the guard.