Leaked! Lightweight star demands the dismissal of Mauricio Ruffy's rival after UFC Casa Branca.

Maurício Ruffy in victory against Michael chandler No. UFC White House. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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One of the great prospects in all of MMA, Mauricio Ruffy had a night of great performance when he won. Michael chandler by knockout in the first round during the UFC White House, in a duel valid for the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg). At 40 years old, the American hasn't known what it's like to win since 2022, and for that reason has been the target of criticism from several athletes. Arman Tsarukyan For example, he made it clear in an interview with the website 'MMA Junkie' this Wednesday (17) that he does not see a favorable future for the veteran.

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Despite praising the American's physical condition, known for his dedication to training and diet, the Armenian said he believes Chandler has been competing for too long, to the point where he is no longer able to share the octagon with the best fighters in the world.

How did they let the Michael chandler "Fight? Please, cut him. Just fire him. Tell the UFC they have to fire him. Yes, because he's losing all his fights. Having that physique at 40 is incredible, you know? I'd like to have the same body when I'm 40. He probably trains twice a day, every day. Unfortunately, he doesn't have the chin anymore. That's why you have to go at the right time," he declared.

Ruffy having some fun at the expense of Chandler's noggin pic.twitter.com/yB4fBGUwBL

— MixingMartialArts (@RyanAWagMMA) June 17, 2026

Second place in the division ranking, Arman Tsarukyan He is one of the candidates to challenge. Justin gaethje for the belt, and also as a possible future opponent for Luffy. He was scheduled to fight for the title in the category at the beginning of last year, but ended up not being able to compete due to a back injury. Since then, the relationship between the Armenian and the matchmakers It became quite worn out. Tsarukyan has only competed twice in the last two years, winning Charles of the Bronx e Dan Hooker.

Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler are experiencing opposite phases of their lives.

The loss against Ruffy represented yet another number added to the terrible trajectory of the former Bellator champion in the world's biggest MMA event. In total, Chandler has been defeated six times in Dana White's organization, in addition to having won only... Dan Hooker e Tony FergusonFor the Brazilian, however, the situation is completely different. The triumph left the setback behind. Benoit Saint-Denis He climbed back and secured a rise to seventh position in the rankings of the sport's most populous division.