WATCH: Mauricio Ruffy Quotes John 3:16 After Defeating Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250: 'Jesus Saved My Life… Give Your Life to Jesus'

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Brazilian fighter Mauricio Ruffy pulled off an upset victory against favored Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250, then quoted John 3:16 in the octagon, telling the crowd: "Jesus saved my life… give your life to Jesus." Ruffy entered as an underdog but left with the crowd's support after his win. The fighter's post-fight religious expression highlights the growing visibility of faith declarations in professional combat sports.