“Iron” Michael Chandler is a 36 year old Male fighter from United States with a 23-8-0 pro MMA record. Chandler most recently fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Michael Chandler lost to Dustin Poirier by Submission at 2:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in the Lightweight division.
Michael Chandler has 23 wins with a 79% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 7 by submission, 5 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 23-7-0 | Dustin Poirier |
SUB
R3 2:00
|
UFC 281 | 2022-11-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-7-0 | Tony Ferguson |
KO/TKO
R2 0:17
|
UFC 274 | 2022-05-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-6-0 | Justin Gaethje |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 268 | 2021-11-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-5-0 | Charles Oliveira |
KO/TKO
R2 0:19
|
UFC 262 | 2021-05-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-5-0 | Dan Hooker |
KO/TKO
R1 2:30
|
UFC 257 | 2021-01-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-5-0 | Benson Henderson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:09
|
Bellator 243 | 2020-08-07 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 19-5-0 | Sidney Outlaw |
KO/TKO
R1 2:59
|
Bellator 237 | 2019-12-28 | Catchweight | BFC |
| Loss | 19-4-0 | Patricio Pitbull |
KO/TKO
R1 1:01
|
Bellator 221 | 2019-05-11 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 18-4-0 | Brent Primus |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Bellator 212 | 2018-12-14 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Brandon Girtz |
SUB
R1 4:00
|
Bellator 197 | 2018-04-13 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 16-4-0 | Goiti Yamauchi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 192 | 2018-01-20 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Brent Primus |
KO/TKO
R1 2:22
|
Bellator NYC | 2017-06-24 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Benson Henderson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Bellator 165 | 2016-11-19 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Patricky Pitbull |
KO/TKO
R1 2:14
|
Bellator 157 | 2016-06-24 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 13-3-0 | David Rickels |
KO/TKO
R2 3:05
|
Bellator 145 | 2015-11-06 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 12-3-0 | Derek Campos |
SUB
R1 2:17
|
Bellator 138 | 2015-06-19 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 12-2-0 | Will Brooks |
KO/TKO
R4 3:48
|
Bellator 131 | 2014-11-15 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 12-1-0 | Will Brooks |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Bellator 120 | 2014-05-17 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 12-0-0 | Eddie Alvarez |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Bellator 106 | 2013-11-02 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | David Rickels |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
Bellator 97 | 2013-07-31 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Rick Hawn |
SUB
R2 3:07
|
Bellator 85 | 2013-01-17 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Akihiro Gono |
KO/TKO
R1 0:56
|
Bellator 67 | 2012-05-04 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Eddie Alvarez |
SUB
R4 3:06
|
Bellator 58 | 2011-11-19 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Patricky Pitbull |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 44 | 2011-05-14 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Lloyd Woodard |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 40 | 2011-04-09 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Marcin Held |
SUB
R1 3:56
|
Bellator 36 | 2011-03-12 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Chris Page |
SUB
R1 0:57
|
Bellator 32 | 2010-10-14 | Catchweight | BFC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Scott Stapp |
KO/TKO
R1 1:57
|
Bellator 31 | 2010-09-30 | Catchweight | BFC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Sal Woods |
SUB
R1 0:59
|
Strikeforce | 2010-05-15 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Rich Bouphanouvong |
KO/TKO
R2 2:07
|
Strikeforce Challengers 5 | 2009-11-20 | Catchweight | SF |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Kyle Swadley |
KO/TKO
R1 3:30
|
Regional circuit | 2009-08-08 |
Chandler made his professional debut against Kyle Swadley on August 8, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Kyle Swadley who carried a 3-3-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Michael Chandler beat Kyle Swadley by KO/TKO at 3:30 of Round 1.
Chandler made his debut in the UFC against Dan Hooker on January 23, 2021, fighting on the co-main event of UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 having compiled a 21-5-0 professional MMA record.
Michael Chandler beat Dan Hooker by KO/TKO at 2:30 of Round 1. Michael Chandler took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Since his debut, Chandler has gone on to fight a total of 5 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-3-0.
Chandler lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Charles Oliveira on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler.
Michael Chandler lost to Charles Oliveira by KO/TKO at 0:19 of Round 2.
Chandler's last win came against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 on Saturday May 7, 2022. Michael Chandler beat Tony Ferguson by KO/TKO at 0:17 of Round 2. Michael Chandler took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Chandler is not currently booked for any fights.
Chandler's last loss came against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Michael Chandler lost to Dustin Poirier by Submission at 2:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Chandler has fought 5 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-3-0.
Chandler has knocked out 11 opponents.
Chandler has submitted 7 opponents.
Chandler has been knocked out 4 times.
Chandler has been submitted 1 times.
