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23-11-0 (W-L-D)

11Wins by knockout
7Wins by submission
13First round finishes
Michael Chandler
Photo : Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

34Pro fights
78%Finish rate
8UFC fights
9Title fights
5Performance bonuses
4Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO11 (48 %)
Submission7 (30 %)
Decision5 (22 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO6 (55 %)
Submission1 (9 %)
Decision4 (36 %)

Profile

Age
40 years
Born
April 24, 1986
Birthplace
High Ridge, Missouri, U.S.
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight
157 lbs (71 kg)
Reach
71" (180 cm)
Division
Lightweight
Fighting out of
Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Team
Xtreme Couture
UFC debut
January 24, 2021

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Maurício Ruffy

    UFC Freedom 250 · Jun 14, 2026 · Washington, D.C., United States

    Method
    TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:29
  2. Loss

    vs Paddy Pimblett

    UFC 314 · Apr 12, 2025 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    TKO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:07
  3. Loss

    vs Charles Oliveira Bonus

    UFC 309 · Nov 16, 2024 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Dustin Poirier Bonus

    UFC 281 · Nov 12, 2022 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:00
  5. Win

    vs Tony Ferguson Bonus

    UFC 274 · May 7, 2022 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Method
    KO (front kick)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:17
  6. Loss

    vs Justin Gaethje Bonus

    UFC 268 · Nov 6, 2021 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Charles Oliveira Title

    UFC 262 · May 15, 2021 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:19
  8. Win

    vs Dan Hooker Bonus

    UFC 257 · Jan 24, 2021 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:30
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  1. Win

    vs Benson Henderson

    Bellator 243 · Aug 7, 2020 · Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:09
  2. Win

    vs Sidney Outlaw

    Bellator 237 · Dec 29, 2019 · Saitama, Japan

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:59
  3. Loss

    vs Patrício Pitbull

    Bellator 221 · May 11, 2019 · Rosemont, Illinois, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:01
  4. Win

    vs Brent Primus Title

    Bellator 212 · Dec 14, 2018 · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Brandon Girtz

    Bellator 197 · Apr 13, 2018 · St. Charles, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:00
  6. Win

    vs Goiti Yamauchi

    Bellator 192 · Jan 20, 2018 · Inglewood, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Brent Primus

    Bellator NYC · Jun 24, 2017 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:22
  8. Win

    vs Benson Henderson Title

    Bellator 165 · Nov 19, 2016 · San Jose, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Patricky Pitbull Title

    Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 · Jun 24, 2016 · St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:14
  10. Win

    vs David Rickels

    Bellator 145 · Nov 6, 2015 · St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:05
  11. Win

    vs Derek Campos

    Bellator 138 · Jun 19, 2015 · St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:17
  12. Loss

    vs Will Brooks Title

    Bellator 131 · Nov 15, 2014 · San Diego, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    4
    Time
    3:48
  13. Loss

    vs Will Brooks Title

    Bellator 120 · May 17, 2014 · Southaven, Mississippi, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  14. Loss

    vs Eddie Alvarez

    Bellator 106 · Nov 2, 2013 · Long Beach, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  15. Win

    vs David Rickels Title

    Bellator 97 · Jul 31, 2013 · Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:44
  16. Win

    vs Rick Hawn Title

    Bellator 85 · Jan 17, 2013 · Irvine, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:07
  17. Win

    vs Akihiro Gono

    Bellator 67 · May 4, 2012 · Rama, Ontario, Canada

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:56
  18. Win

    vs Eddie Alvarez Title

    Bellator 58 · Nov 19, 2011 · Hollywood, Florida, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    4
    Time
    3:06
  19. Win

    vs Patricky Pitbull

    Bellator 44 · May 14, 2011 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  20. Win

    vs Lloyd Woodard

    Bellator 40 · Apr 9, 2011 · Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  21. Win

    vs Marcin Held

    Bellator 36 · Mar 12, 2011 · Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:56
  22. Win

    vs Chris Page

    Bellator 32 · Oct 14, 2010 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Submission (standing guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:57
  23. Win

    vs Scott Stapp

    Bellator 31 · Sep 30, 2010 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:57
  24. Win

    vs Sal Woods

    Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery · May 15, 2010 · St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:59
  25. Win

    vs Richard Bouphanouvong

    Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears · Nov 20, 2009 · Kansas City, Kansas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:07
  26. Win

    vs Kyle Swadley

    First Blood · Aug 8, 2009 · Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:30

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at lightweight, Michael Chandler fights under the nickname “Iron” and hails from the United States.

His professional record stands at 23 wins and 11 losses. Of those wins, 11 came by KO or TKO, 7 by submission and 5 on the scorecards, a 78% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257 against Dan Hooker (win). He has since gone 2-6 in 8 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on June 14, 2026 at UFC Freedom 250, he lost to Maurício Ruffy by TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) in the first round.

His career includes 9 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.

He stands 173 cm and has a 180 cm reach.

He trains at Xtreme Couture out of Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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