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Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler

1007 ELO #982

"Iron"

MMA 23-10-0 · UFC 2-5-0 · Lightweight (#13) · High Ridge, United States · Kill Cliff FC · Last fought 1 year and 57 days ago

Michael Chandler "Iron" - UFC Fighter Profile

Michael Chandler is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Lightweight division and is ranked #13. Born in High Ridge, United States, Michael Chandler has compiled an MMA record of 23-10-0 with a UFC record of 2-5-0. Known for their Wrestler fighting style, Michael Chandler trains at Kill Cliff FC in High Ridge, United States. With an ELO rating of 1007, Michael Chandler ranks #982 out of 2693 UFC fighters. Michael Chandler is scheduled to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250 on 2026-06-14.

Career Highlights: Michael Chandler has 2 wins in the UFC. Michael Chandler lands an average of 4.04 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event UFC Freedom 250 Date 2026-06-14 Lightweight
Michael Chandler
ELO 1007
VS
Mauricio Ruffy
ELO 1066

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Biggest Win

Tony Ferguson in 2022
Opponent ELO: 1178

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 24 1986
Age
40
Peak ELO
1033
ELO Rank
982 of 2693
Strength of Schedule
204-66-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1167.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1074.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.04
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
49%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.52
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
43%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.96
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
41%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.6
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Michael Chandler Fight History

No defeats in this fight history.

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2025-04-12 UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Paddy Pimblett KO/TKO Elbows 3 3:07 Loss -
2024-11-16 UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic Charles Oliveira U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss -
2022-11-12 UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Dustin Poirier SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 2:00 Loss -
2022-05-07 UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje Tony Ferguson KO/TKO Kick 2 0:17 Win -
2021-11-06 UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Justin Gaethje U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -
2021-05-15 UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Charles Oliveira KO/TKO Punch 2 0:19 Loss -
2021-01-23 UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Dan Hooker KO/TKO Punch 1 2:30 Win -

ELO Progression Over Time

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Michael Chandler ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-04-12 Paddy Pimblett 1115 Loss -12 1007
6 2024-11-16 Charles Oliveira 1265 Loss -6 1019
5 2022-11-12 Dustin Poirier 1219 Loss -8 1025
4 2022-05-07 Tony Ferguson 1178 Win +28 1033
3 2021-11-06 Justin Gaethje 1095 Loss -13 1005
2 2021-05-15 Charles Oliveira 1218 Loss -8 1018
1 2021-01-23 Dan Hooker 1109 Win +26 1026

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