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Michael Chandler makes first statement since UFC White House loss, vows to bounce back: ‘I’m impossible to kill’

Michael Chandler has spoken for the first time since his first-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250. The fighter claims he is "hard to kill" and intends to return stronger. This follows public calls from Matt Brown for the UFC to release the 40-year-old.

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Chandler has issued a public statement promising a comeback after his recent loss.

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  1. Michael Chandler Vows Return Following Mauricio Ruffy Loss

    Michael Chandler has spoken for the first time since his first-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250. The fighter claims he is "hard to kill" and intends to return stronger. This follows public calls from Matt Brown for the UFC to release the 40-year-old.

    What's confirmed:

    • Michael Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy via first-round knockout at UFC Freedom 250.
    • Chandler stated he is "hard to kill" and vowed to bounce back.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Matt Brown believes Dana White should cut Michael Chandler from the UFC.
    confidence 100%

  2. Matt Brown urges UFC to cut Michael Chandler after knockout loss

    Michael Chandler vowed to return after a first-round knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250. UFC veteran Matt Brown now argues that Chandler is no longer a UFC level fighter. Brown believes Dana White should cut the 40-year-old lightweight.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mauricio Ruffy defeated Michael Chandler by first-round knockout at UFC Freedom 250.
    • Michael Chandler is 40 years old.
    • Matt Brown argued that Dana White should cut Michael Chandler.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Michael Chandler has a 2-6 record in the UFC.
    confidence 95%

  3. Michael Chandler addresses fourth straight loss at UFC Freedom 250

    Michael Chandler posted a social media video following his first-round knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy. He rejected retirement rumors and stated he is "impossible to kill." The fight took place on the White House lawn during UFC Freedom 250.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mauricio Ruffy defeated Michael Chandler via first-round knockout at UFC Freedom 250.
    • The event took place on the White House lawn.
    • This loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for Chandler.
    • Chandler stated he is "impossible to kill" in response to the loss.
    confidence 100%

  4. Michael Chandler Vows Comeback After UFC White House Loss

    Michael Chandler has rejected retirement rumors following a first-round knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250. He stated he is "impossible to kill" and intends to respond like a champion. The defeat marks his fourth consecutive loss.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mauricio Ruffy defeated Michael Chandler via first-round knockout at UFC Freedom 250.
    • The fight took place on the White House South Lawn.
    • Michael Chandler has lost four consecutive fights.
    • Chandler stated, "I'm impossible to kill" and vowed to "respond like a champion."
    • Mauricio Ruffy proposed to his girlfriend on the White House lawn after the victory.
    • Ruffy quoted John 3:16 on national television before proposing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chandler's Octagon record has dropped to 2-6.
    confidence 95%