Michael Chandler
“Iron”
Record 23-11-0United StatesKill Cliff FC
The style
Explosive Wrestler-Boxer
explosiveness · wrestling · all-action brawling
GrapplingStriking
Chandler is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion whose explosive wrestling and swing-for-the-fences boxing made him one of the sport's most reliable action fighters. His UFC run has gone the other way: he is 2-6 in the promotion and on a three-fight losing streak, most recently stopped by Mauricio Ruffy in June 2026. At 40, his window as a contender looks closed.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 23-11-0 |
| Age | 40 |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Reach | 71" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | United States |
| Team | Kill Cliff FC |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 3.91 |
| Striking accuracy | 49% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 4.51 |
| Striking defense | 44% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 1.88 |
| Takedown accuracy | 37% |
| Takedown defense | 62% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.54 |
How they win
11 KO/TKO7 SUB5 DEC
How they lose
6 KO/TKO1 SUB4 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Chandler lands on a covered card.