UFC urged to release Michael Chandler after fourth consecutive loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Michael Chandler suffered a significant defeat against Mauricio Ruffy during the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on June 14, 2026. This loss marks Chandler's fourth in a row and leaves his UFC record at 2-6, with four losses coming by way of knockout or submission. Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender in the lightweight division, stated that the UFC should consider cutting Chandler due to his recent performances and age. Tsarukyan, who is looking to challenge for the title, praised Justin Gaethje's recent victory in the same event, contrasting it with Chandler's struggles. The UFC now faces questions regarding Chandler's future in the organization.
- •Michael Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Chandler's record stands at 2-6 in the UFC.
- •This marks Chandler's fourth consecutive loss.
- •Arman Tsarukyan advocates for Chandler's release from the UFC.
- •Justin Gaethje successfully unified the 155-pound title in the same event.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan urges UFC to cut Michael Chandler: 'Just fire him'
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — UFC urged to cut Michael Chandler after disastrous White House whooping — ‘Just fire him’
"Michael Chandler was annihilated by Mauricio Ruffy as part of the UFC White House fight card last weekend in Washington, DC. It was the fourth straight loss for the 40-year-old lightweight, who is just 2-6 under the UFC banner with four of those losses ending by way of knockout or submission. No. 2-ranked Arman Tsarukyan […]
"Arman Tsarukyan doesn't think Michael Chandler belongs in the UFC anymore.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:20 PMArman Tsarukyan urges UFC to cut Michael Chandler: 'Just fire him'
Arman Tsarukyan doesn't think Michael Chandler belongs in the UFC anymore.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:04 PMUFC urged to cut Michael Chandler after disastrous White House whooping — ‘Just fire him’
Michael Chandler was annihilated by Mauricio Ruffy as part of the UFC White House fight card last weekend in Washington, DC. It was the fourth straight loss for the 40-year-old lightweight, who is just 2-6 under the UFC banner with four of those losses ending by way of knockout or submission. No. 2-ranked Arman Tsarukyan […]
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