Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler
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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 25.0% 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 MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,227 to 800. Career peaks are 1,227 for Justin Gaethje and 1,037 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 100.0% 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 2 title fights (1 won) against 1 (0 won) for Michael Chandler. They share 4 common opponents: Paddy Pimblett, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Tony Ferguson.
Have Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler fought before?
Yes. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler have fought once in the UFC. Justin Gaethje won by unanimous decision at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 on November 6, 2021.
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Who has more UFC wins, Justin Gaethje or Michael Chandler?
Justin Gaethje has more UFC wins: 11 to 2. Justin Gaethje's UFC record is 11-5; Michael Chandler's is 2-6.
KO/TKO wins: Justin Gaethje 7, Michael Chandler 2. Submission wins: Justin Gaethje 0, Michael Chandler 0.
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Who is taller, Justin Gaethje or Michael Chandler?
Justin Gaethje is taller at 5'11", to Michael Chandler's 5'8" (3 inches). Michael Chandler has the longer reach: 71 inches to 70.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.