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Michael Chandler

"Iron"

Lightweight 2-6 Active
Age
40
Height
5' 8"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Last 5 W L L L L
Last L vs Mauricio Ruffy Jun 14, 2026
4L Streak
2 KOs
7.2 Rating
265 Days/Fight
3.85 Sig Str/Min
0.11 TD/Min
20 Rounds
7.2
GOOD
Striking
6.4
Grappling
5.9
Wrestling
7.4
Cardio
6.9
Chin
6.4
Power
8.7
Exciting
8.7

Statistics

2Wins
6Losses
0Draws
How the wins came
2 KO/TKO 0 Submission 0 Decision
  • Win rate25%2/8
  • Finish rate100%2/2
  • KO rate100%2/2
  • Sub rate0%0/2

Advanced Stats

50.5% Sig. Strike Acc.
36% Takedown Acc.
39.8 Sig. Strikes/Fight
1.1 Takedowns/Fight
0.25 Knockdowns/Fight
1:57 Avg. Control Time

Strike Distribution

Head
67%
Body
23%
Leg
10%
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Career Timeline 8 fights

800 Current ELO
1,037 Prime ELO (Jan 2021)
-200 Career Change

Career Statistics 8 of 8 bouts with official stats

Career Rankings where Michael Chandler sits

134th of 2,786 Undisputed title bouts 1 UFC-wide Tied Top 5%
158th of 2,778 Five-round bouts 3 UFC-wide Tied Top 6%
149th of 2,786 Losses by knockout 3 UFC-wide Tied Top 6%
21st of 590 Undisputed title bouts 1 Lightweight Tied Top 4%
292nd of 2,786 UFC losses 6 UFC-wide Tied Top 11%
17th of 590 Losses by knockout 3 Lightweight Tied Top 3%
36th of 590 UFC losses 6 Lightweight Tied Top 7%
678th of 2,758 Career significant strikes landed 318 UFC-wide Tied Top 25%
18th of 590 Five-round bouts 3 Lightweight Tied Top 4%
444th of 1,780 Significant strike accuracy 50.5% UFC-wide Top 25%
397th of 2,786 Wins by knockout 2 UFC-wide Tied Top 15%
303rd of 1,825 Significant strikes absorbed per minute 4.75 UFC-wide Top 17%

Ranked against every fighter on MMA.SOCIAL who qualifies for that board — UFC appearances only, not full professional careers.

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Michael Chandler is a Lightweight fighter tracked on MMA.SOCIAL with a UFC record of 2-6. Of 2 career wins, 2 have come by finish (2 by knockout). The current performance-based ELO rating is 800, with a career peak of 1,037. Fans rate Michael Chandler 7.2/10.

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What is Michael Chandler's UFC record?

Michael Chandler is 2-6 as a Lightweight fighter — 2 by knockout.

Last fight: Lost to Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO, Jun 2026. Has lost 4 UFC bouts in a row.

UFC record
2-6
KO/TKO wins
2
Losing streak
4

Record and totals are from bouts recorded on MMA.SOCIAL, which covers UFC appearances only — not a fighter's full professional career. Any ranking named above states the board it is taken from and how many fighters qualified for it.

Who has Michael Chandler lost to in the UFC?

Michael Chandler has 6 UFC losses: Charles Oliveira (2021), Justin Gaethje (2021), Dustin Poirier (2022), Charles Oliveira (2024), Paddy Pimblett (2025), Mauricio Ruffy (2026).

Who did Michael Chandler fight last?

Michael Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO in round 1 at UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje on June 14, 2026.

How tall is Michael Chandler and what is the reach?

Michael Chandler is 5' 8" tall with a 71" reach and weighs 155 lbs.

How many UFC fights has Michael Chandler had?

Michael Chandler has had 8 UFC fights: 2 wins, 6 losses.

What is Michael Chandler's win rate and finish rate?

Michael Chandler has won 2 of 8 UFC fights, a 25% win rate. 2 of those wins came inside the distance, a 100% finish rate: 2 by knockout (100%) and 0 by submission (0%).

How many takedowns and strikes has Michael Chandler landed in the UFC?

In 8 UFC fights with official stats, Michael Chandler has landed 318 significant strikes (50.5% accuracy), 9 takedowns (36% of attempts) and 2 knockdowns.

How old is Michael Chandler?

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