Michael Chandler gains 40 pounds after fight loss at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has recorded a significant weight gain of 40 pounds following his recent fight against Mauricio Ruffy, where he weighed in at 155.6 pounds. Two weeks after the bout, Chandler announced his new weight of 195.6 pounds on Instagram. This staggering change follows Chandler's first-round technical knockout loss to Ruffy in his 'Freedom 250' fight at the White House, marking his fourth consecutive defeat. Fans have reacted negatively to Chandler's dramatic weight increase, suggesting a need for him to secure a victory soon to maintain his standing in the UFC.
- •Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy at the UFC White House event.
- •He recorded a weight of 195.6 pounds after weighing in at 155.6 pounds.
- •This marks Chandler's fourth straight defeat in the UFC.
- •Fans have expressed concern over his rapid weight gain.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Michael Chandler stuns UFC fans with staggering 40-pound weight gain after White House whooping
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