Michael Chandler

“Iron”

LightweightUnited States4-fight losing streak

23Wins

11Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLW

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Profile

Age: 40 (born April 24, 1986)
Born in: High Ridge
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 71"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 2-6
Title fights: 1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

KO/TKO 2

Losses in the UFC6

KO/TKO 3
Submission 1
Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.85 top 37%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.75

Striking accuracy50%Better than 80% of lightweights

Strike defense41%Better than 1% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.63 top 43%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.2

Takedown accuracy36%Better than 47% of lightweights

Takedown defense56%Better than 36% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Chandler last fought on June 14, 2026 (Loss vs Mauricio Ruffy).

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Michael Chandler

Born on April 24, 1986 in High Ridge, United States, Michael Chandler "Iron" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. Chandler is 5' 8" tall with a 71" reach, long for that height.

Chandler turned professional in 2009, debuting with First Blood. Chandler arrived in the UFC with a 21-5 record. Chandler made a UFC debut at UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor in January 2021 and beat Dan Hooker by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Chandler is 2-6 across 8 fights.

In the stats, Chandler is more accurate with significant strikes than 80% of lightweights. A notable win came against Tony Ferguson, a UFC title-fight winner.

Chandler has fought Charles Oliveira twice in the UFC (lost, lost). After 24 months away, Chandler returned at UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic in November 2024 and lost to Charles Oliveira. Chandler was 34 when the first UFC win came, against Dan Hooker. Chandler's record outside the UFC includes 18-5 in Bellator and 2-0 in Strikeforce.

Chandler's latest fight was at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026, where Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO.

UFC fight history

L

Mauricio Ruffy

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 4:29

UFC Freedom 250

Jun 14, 2026

3Str 0TD 0KD
L

Paddy Pimblett

KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Mount · R3 3:07

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Apr 12, 2025

11Str 4TD 0KD
L

Charles Oliveira

Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic

Nov 16, 2024

84Str 0TD 0KD
L

Dustin Poirier

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:00

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

Nov 12, 2022

43Str 3TD 0KD
W

Tony Ferguson

KO/TKO · Kick to Head At DistanceFront kick · R2 0:17

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

May 7, 2022

27Str 1TD 1KD
L

Justin Gaethje

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2

Nov 6, 2021

103Str 1TD 0KD
L

Charles Oliveira Title

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:19

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler

May 15, 2021

30Str 0TD 0KD
W

Dan Hooker

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:30

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor

Jan 23, 2021

17Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Michael Chandler is 23-11 across 34 professional fights in 4 promotions, since a pro debut on August 8, 2009 (First Blood). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins23

KO/TKO 11
Submission 7
Decision 5

Pro losses11

KO/TKO 6
Submission 1
Decision 4

Finish rate: 78% of wins
Longest win streak: 12
Current streak: 4 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
Bellator	18-5	2010
UFC	2-6	2021
Strikeforce	2-0	2009
First Blood	1-0	2009

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Maurício Ruffy	TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches), R1	UFC Freedom 250	Jun 14, 2026
L	Paddy Pimblett	TKO (elbows and punches), R3	UFC 314	Apr 12, 2025
L	Charles Oliveira	Decision (unanimous), R5	UFC 309	Nov 16, 2024
L	Dustin Poirier	Submission (rear-naked choke), R3	UFC 281	Nov 12, 2022
W	Tony Ferguson	KO (front kick), R2	UFC 274	May 7, 2022
L	Justin Gaethje	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 268	Nov 6, 2021
L	Charles Oliveira	TKO (punches), R2	UFC 262	May 15, 2021
W	Dan Hooker	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 257	Jan 23, 2021
W	Benson Henderson	KO (punches), R1	Bellator 243	Aug 7, 2020
W	Sidney Outlaw	KO (punches), R1	Bellator 237	Dec 29, 2019
L	Patrício Pitbull	TKO (punches), R1	Bellator 221	May 11, 2019
W	Brent Primus	Decision (unanimous), R5	Bellator 212	Dec 14, 2018
W	Brandon Girtz	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1	Bellator 197	Apr 13, 2018
W	Goiti Yamauchi	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 192	Jan 20, 2018
L	Brent Primus	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	Bellator NYC	Jun 24, 2017
W	Benson Henderson	Decision (split), R5	Bellator 165	Nov 19, 2016
W	Patricky Pitbull	KO (punch), R1	Bellator 157: Dynamite 2	Jun 24, 2016
W	David Rickels	TKO (punches), R2	Bellator 145	Nov 6, 2015
W	Derek Campos	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Bellator 138	Jun 19, 2015
L	Will Brooks	TKO (punches), R4	Bellator 131	Nov 15, 2014
L	Will Brooks	Decision (split), R5	Bellator 120	May 17, 2014
L	Eddie Alvarez	Decision (split), R5	Bellator 106	Nov 2, 2013
W	David Rickels	KO (punches), R1	Bellator 97	Jul 31, 2013
W	Rick Hawn	Submission (rear-naked choke), R2	Bellator 85	Jan 17, 2013
W	Akihiro Gono	TKO (punches), R1	Bellator 67	May 4, 2012
W	Eddie Alvarez	Submission (rear-naked choke), R4	Bellator 58	Nov 19, 2011
W	Patricky Pitbull	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 44	May 14, 2011
W	Lloyd Woodard	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 40	Apr 9, 2011
W	Marcin Held	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1	Bellator 36	Mar 12, 2011
W	Chris Page	Submission (standing guillotine choke), R1	Bellator 32	Oct 14, 2010
W	Scott Stapp	TKO (punches), R1	Bellator 31	Sep 30, 2010
W	Sal Woods	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery	May 15, 2010
W	Richard Bouphanouvong	TKO (punches), R2	Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears	Nov 20, 2009
W	Kyle Swadley	TKO (punches), R1	First Blood	Aug 8, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Michael Chandler's record?

Michael Chandler's professional MMA record is 23 wins, 11 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Michael Chandler?

Michael Chandler is 40 years old, born on April 24, 1986.

How tall is Michael Chandler and what is their reach?

Michael Chandler stands 5' 8" with a 71" reach.

Who did Michael Chandler fight last?

Michael Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO at UFC Freedom 250 on Jun 14, 2026.

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