Tsarukyan says UFC planned Chandler bout at White House event before Ruffie fight

Arman Tsarukyan disclosed that the UFC had plans to organize a bout between him and Michael Chandler at an event at the White House. According to Tsarukyan, the UFC believes Chandler has a significantly better chance against Renato Moicano (nicknamed Ruffie) than he would have against Tsarukyan himself. The revelation suggests the promotion adjusted matchmaking based on competitive assessments. Tsarukyan's comments provide insight into the UFC's strategic thinking regarding the lightweight division's top contenders.