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Michael Chandler Posts 40‑Pound Post‑Fight Weight Gain and Says He Will Keep Fighting

An on‑camera 40‑pound rebound signals physical recovery yet deepens pressure on his UFC standing after recent losses.

Overview

  • Chandler posted an Instagram scale check on June 30 showing a jump from 155.6 pounds at the weigh‑in to about 195.6 pounds two weeks after his White House fight.
  • He lost by first‑round TKO to Mauricio Ruffy on June 14, marking his fourth straight defeat and dropping his record to 23‑11.
  • Chandler used the clip to tell followers he is not retiring and to adopt a defiant tone, while many viewers left critical comments about his post‑fight condition.
  • The UFC has not announced any next booking or roster decision for Chandler, leaving his short‑term future with the promotion uncertain.
  • At 40 and with a long Bellator and UFC career, Chandler’s viral weight check sharpens questions about weight cutting, roster security, and whether he will seek fights outside the UFC if he is released.