Michael Chandler
23
Wins
8
Losses
| Age | 38 years |
| Name | Michael Chandler |
| Nickname | Iron |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Team | Nashville MMA |
| Coach | Henri Hooft, Greg Jones, Jason Strout, Kami Barzini, Corey Peacock |
Michael Chandler currently competes in the lightweight division of the UFC. Chandler is mostly known for his time in Bellator MMA, as he became the Bellator Lightweight Champion three times. Later, on January 24, 2021, he made his UFC debut against Dan Hooker and won the fight via TKO. Michael has been holding #5 in the UFC lightweight division since July 17, 2023.
Michael Chandler MMA record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 23–8 | Dustin Poirier | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 281 | November 12, 2022 | 3 | 2:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 23–7 | Tony Ferguson | KO (front kick) | UFC 274 | May 7, 2022 | 2 | 0:17 | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 22–7 | Justin Gaethje | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2021). |
| Loss | 22–6 | Charles Oliveira | TKO (punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 2 | 0:19 | For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–5 | Dan Hooker | TKO (punches) | UFC 257 | January 24, 2021 | 1 | 2:30 | Performance of the Night. Debut of the Year (2021). |
| Win | 21–5 | Benson Henderson | KO (punches) | Bellator 243 | August 7, 2020 | 1 | 2:09 | |
| Win | 20–5 | Sidney Outlaw | KO (punches) | Bellator 237 | December 29, 2019 | 1 | 2:59 | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 19–5 | Patrício Pitbull | TKO (punches) | Bellator 221 | May 11, 2019 | 1 | 1:01 | Lost the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 19–4 | Brent Primus | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 212 | December 14, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Won the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 18–4 | Brandon Girtz | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 197 | April 13, 2018 | 1 | 4:00 | |
| Win | 17–4 | Goiti Yamauchi | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 192 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 16–4 | Brent Primus | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Bellator NYC | June 24, 2017 | 1 | 2:22 | Lost the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 16–3 | Benson Henderson | Decision (split) | Bellator 165 | November 19, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Defended the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 15–3 | Patricky Pitbull | KO (punch) | Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 | June 24, 2016 | 1 | 2:14 | Won the vacant Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 | David Rickels | TKO (punches) | Bellator 145 | November 6, 2015 | 2 | 3:05 | |
| Win | 13–3 | Derek Campos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 138 | June 19, 2015 | 1 | 2:17 | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Will Brooks | TKO (punches) | Bellator 131 | November 15, 2014 | 4 | 3:48 | For the vacant Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Loss | 12–2 | Will Brooks | Decision (split) | Bellator 120 | May 17, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | For the interim Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Loss | 12–1 | Eddie Alvarez | Decision (split) | Bellator 106 | November 2, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Lost the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 12–0 | David Rickels | KO (punches) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2013 | 1 | 0:44 | Defended the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 11–0 | Rick Hawn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 85 | January 17, 2013 | 2 | 3:07 | Defended the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 10–0 | Akihiro Gono | TKO (punches) | Bellator 67 | May 4, 2012 | 1 | 0:56 | Non-title bout. |
| Win | 9–0 | Eddie Alvarez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 58 | November 19, 2011 | 4 | 3:06 | Won the Bellator Lightweight World Championship Fight of the Year (2011). |
| Win | 8–0 | Patricky Pitbull | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 44 | May 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Won the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament. |
| Win | 7–0 | Lloyd Woodard | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 40 | April 9, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 6–0 | Marcin Held | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 36 | March 12, 2011 | 1 | 3:56 | Lightweight debut. Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 5–0 | Chris Page | Submission (standing guillotine choke) | Bellator 32 | October 14, 2010 | 1 | 0:57 | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Scott Stapp | TKO (punches) | Bellator 31 | September 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:57 | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Sal Woods | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery | May 15, 2010 | 1 | 0:59 | |
| Win | 2–0 | Richard Bouphanouvong | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears | November 20, 2009 | 2 | 2:07 | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Kyle Swadley | TKO (punches) | First Blood | August 8, 2009 | 1 | 3:30 | Welterweight debut. |
Posts on Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler Gives a Major Update on Conor McGregor Fight and Everything Points to the Sphere at Riyadh Season Noche UFC- UFC News Roundup: Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Right About Octagon Girls, Islam Makhachev Compares Michael Chandler to a Dog, Ryan Garcia Teases UFC Debut After Suspension & More
- “This Is Getting So Sad Now”: Michael Chandler’s Latest Statement on Attending UFC 303 Leaves MMA Fans Concerned About His Mental Health
- Conor McGregor Fuels Injury Rumors in a Now Deleted Post as Lack of Clarity Around UFC 303 Continues to Haunt MMA Fans
- Michael Chandler Leaves Training Camp, Stops Preparation for Conor McGregor Fight Amid Reports of UFC 303 Cancelation
- “Conor Pulled Out, Didn’t He?”: UFC 303 Press-Conference Cancellation Invites All Sorts of Fan Theories
- Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s Training Camp Ahead of UFC 303 Could Not be More Different
- Conor McGregor Getting Hit by a Car Had a Negative Impact on Training for His UFC Return Against Michael Chandler
- “I’m Not Raising Black Children, I’m Raising Children”: Michael Chandler Gives the Most Befitting Response to Fans Raising Questions on His Kids and Family
- “Choke Him if I Want To”: Don’t Expect Michael Chandler to Only Strike With Conor McGregor at UFC 303
