Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler, holding a 23-10 professional record, is an Orthodox-stance lightweight operating at 5'8" with a 71-inch reach. Over his career, Chandler has averaged 4.04 strikes landed per minute with 49% striking accuracy while absorbing 4.52 strikes per minute and maintaining 43% striking defense—a profile indicative of an aggressive, high-volume striker willing to trade in the pocket.

He lands 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes at 41% accuracy and defends takedowns at 61%, supplemented by 0.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, revealing a well-rounded skill set beyond pure striking. Recent results have been mixed: Chandler secured a first-round KO over Dan Hooker in January 2021 and a devastating second-round finish of Tony Ferguson in May 2022, but has since suffered consecutive losses to top competition, including a unanimous decision defeat to Charles Oliveira in November 2024 and a second-round submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022.

His most recent outing against Oliveira demonstrated his capacity to compete at the highest level despite the unfavorable result. With a 4-4 record across his last eight fights, Chandler remains a dangerous striker in the lightweight division but faces mounting pressure to string together wins against elite opposition.