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    Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Justin GaethjevsMichael Chandler
    16
    Fights
    8
    11
    Wins
    2
    7
    Finishes
    2
    4
    Title Fights
    1
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes
    318
    4
    Takedowns
    9
    13:17
    Control Time
    15:32

    Striking Stats

    Justin GaethjevsMichael Chandler
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    318
    57.6%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    50.5%
    79.4
    Sig. Str / Fight
    39.8
    9
    Knockdowns
    2
    841
    Head Strikes
    212
    139
    Body Strikes
    73
    291
    Leg Strikes
    33

    Grappling Stats

    Justin GaethjevsMichael Chandler
    4
    Takedowns Landed
    9
    26.7%
    Takedown Acc.
    36%
    0.3
    TD / Fight
    1.1
    0
    Sub. Attempts
    1
    0
    Reversals
    1

    Tale of the Tape

    37 yrs
    Age
    40 yrs
    5' 11"
    Height
    5' 8"
    155 lbs.
    Weight
    155 lbs.
    70"
    Reach
    71"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    1,219
    ELO Rating
    921
    1,219
    Peak ELO
    1,030
    68.8%
    Win Rate
    25%
    63.6%
    Finish Rate
    100%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    16
    Total Fights
    8
    9-5
    UFC Record
    2-5
    3
    Win Streak
    0
    4
    Best Streak
    1
    3
    Title Wins
    0
    WLWWW
    Last 5
    WLLLL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje
    KO/TKO (7)63.6%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (4)36.4%
    Michael Chandler
    KO/TKO (2)100%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (0)0%

    Fan Ratings

    8.0
    Overall
    7.9
    8.8
    Striking
    7.3
    5.5
    Grappling
    7.6
    6.6
    Wrestling
    8.2
    8.1
    Cardio
    7.8
    8.5
    Chin
    8.1
    9.1
    Power
    8.2
    9.6
    Excitement
    8.0

    Head-to-Head Record

    Justin Gaethje1
    –
    Michael Chandler0
    W
    UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2Decision - Unanimous - R3
    Nov 6, 2021

    Common Opponents (4)

    W1W
    Paddy Pimblett
    L1L
    1W-1L
    Dustin Poirier
    L1L
    L1L
    Charles Oliveira
    L2L
    W1W
    Tony Ferguson
    W1W
    Who Wins?
    Justin Gaethje ProfileMichael Chandler Profile

    Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler: Matchup Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Michael Chandler is 2-6 at Lightweight, winning 25% of the time. Both are listed as active.

    They have met 1 time. Justin Gaethje leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 on Nov 6, 2021, won by Justin Gaethje by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

    Justin Gaethje holds the higher ELO rating, 1,219 to 921. Career peaks are 1,219 for Justin Gaethje and 1,030 for Michael Chandler. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Michael Chandler has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 100% of the time.

    Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Michael Chandler is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Michael Chandler. Justin Gaethje is 37, Michael Chandler is 40.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Michael Chandler has landed 318 at 50.5% with 9 takedowns and 15:32 of control.

    Justin Gaethje has 4 title fights (3 won) against 1 (0 won) for Michael Chandler. They share 4 common opponents: Paddy Pimblett, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Tony Ferguson.