Mauricio Ruffy enjoyed a career-defining night at UFC Freedom 250, knocking out former Bellator champion Michael Chandler in the first round before proposing to his girlfriend, Nadine, inside the Octagon. The lightweight contender dominated Chandler with precise striking before securing a spectacular finish at the White House event in Washington, D.C. Following the victory, Ruffy shared a personal story about not previously having the financial means to propose before asking Nadine to marry him.