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Michael Chandler Fighter Statistics

Pro MMA Record: 23-8-0

Chandler was born and raised in High Ridge, Missouri, the second of four children to Michael Sr. and Betty Chandler. He is of German and Irish heritage. Chandler was on the honor roll every term in high school, received three letters in football, and finished as the runner–up at the MSHSAA State Championships as a senior in wrestling. He was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler during his senior season and was selected to the All-St. Louis Team.

Last Fight: Dustin Poirier
Age: 38
Height 5'8"
Weight 156 lbs
Nick Name: "Iron"
Nationality: United States
Association: Sanford MMA
23 Wins
KO / TKO
11
47%
Submission
7
30%
Decisions
5
21%
8 Losses
KO / TKO
4
50%
Submission
1
12%
Decisions
3
37%

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Residence Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Reach 71 in (180 cm)
Style Wrestling
Team Xtreme Couture (2009–2012) Alliance MMA (2012–2015) Power MMA (2015–2016) BlackZilians (2016–2017) Sanford MMA (2017–present) Nashville MMA (2018–present)
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active 2009–present
University University of Missouri

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FAQ's

Michael Chandler next fight?
Michael Chandler has 2 possible matchups with Conor McGregor opening odds at +110, Dustin Poirier opening odds at -200,
Michael Chandler last fight?
Michael Chandler lost his last fight against Dustin Poirier by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) on Nov. 12, 2022 at UFC 281 - Adesanya vs. Pereira.
Is Michael Chandler retired?
Michael Chandler last fought Dustin Poirier
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2 years 1 month 14 days ago, and should be considered inactive.
Should I bet on Michael Chandler?

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Michael Chandler has a 74% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 79% of his fights.
Out of the 24 fights we have recorded, his opening odds average is a -454 favorite, and out of 19 favored matches, he has won 73% of them.
As an underdog he has been in 5 matches, with a win rate of 60% and an odds average of +177.
According to online odds, if you had bet $100 on all 24 of Michael Chandler betting fights, you would have made $433.
Conversely if you had bet $100 on all of his opponents, you would have lost $173.
Where is Michael Chandler from?
Michael Chandler is from High Ridge, Missouri, United States.
Did Michael Chandler go to college?
Michael Chandler attended University of Missouri.
Has Michael Chandler ever been knocked out?
Michael Chandler has lost 4 times by KO/TKO. He was last defeated by TKO (Punches) from Charles Oliveira on May. 15, 2021 at UFC 262 - Oliveira vs. Chandler
How long has Michael Chandler been fighting?
Michael Chandler has been fighting for a period of 13 years 2 months and 4 days, his first fight was on Aug. 08, 2009 at FB - First Blood. He has accumalated roughly 4 hours, 35 minutes and 20 seconds of professional combat.

Fight Record

W / L Opponent Event/Date Method Referee Round Time
loss Dustin Poirier UFC 281 - Adesanya vs. Pereira
Nov/12/2022 		Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Dan Miragliotta 3 2:00
win Tony Ferguson UFC 274 - Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May/07/2022 		KO (Front Kick) Jason Herzog 2 0:17
loss Justin Gaethje UFC 268 - Usman vs. Covington 2
Nov/06/2021 		Decision (Unanimous) Mike Beltran 3 5:00
loss Charles Oliveira UFC 262 - Oliveira vs. Chandler
May/15/2021 		TKO (Punches) Dan Miragliotta 2 0:19
win Dan Hooker UFC 257 - Poirier vs. McGregor 2
Jan/23/2021 		TKO (Punches) Marc Goddard 1 2:30
win Benson Henderson Bellator 243 - Chandler vs. Henderson 2
Aug/07/2020 		KO (Punches) Dan Miragliotta 1 2:09
win Sidney Outlaw Bellator 237 - Fedor vs. Rampage
Dec/29/2019 		KO (Punches) Bryan Miner 1 2:59
loss Patricio Freire Bellator 221 - Chandler vs. Pitbull
May/11/2019 		TKO (Punches) Rob Madrigal 1 1:01
win Brent Primus Bellator 212 - Primus vs. Chandler 2
Dec/14/2018 		Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean 5 5:00
win Brandon Girtz Bellator 197 - Chandler vs. Girtz
Apr/13/2018 		Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Jason Herzog 1 4:00
win Goiti Yamauchi Bellator 192 - Jackson vs. Sonnen
Jan/20/2018 		Decision (Unanimous) Blake Grice 3 5:00
loss Brent Primus Bellator 180 - Sonnen vs. Silva
Jun/24/2017 		TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Todd Anderson 1 2:22
win Benson Henderson Bellator 165 - Chandler vs. Henderson
Nov/19/2016 		Decision (Split) John McCarthy 5 5:00
win Patricky Freire Bellator 157 - Dynamite 2
Jun/24/2016 		KO (Punch) John McCarthy 1 2:14
win David Rickels Bellator 145 - Vengeance
Nov/06/2015 		TKO (Punches) Mike England 2 3:05
win Derek Campos Bellator 138 - Unfinished Business
Jun/19/2015 		Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Mike England 1 2:17
loss Will Brooks Bellator 131 - Tito vs. Bonnar
Nov/15/2014 		TKO (Punches) Jason Herzog 4 3:48
loss Will Brooks Bellator MMA - Bellator 120
May/17/2014 		Decision (Split) Kevin MacDonald 5 5:00
loss Eddie Alvarez Bellator MMA - Bellator 106
Nov/02/2013 		Decision (Split) John McCarthy 5 5:00
win David Rickels Bellator MMA - Bellator 97
Jul/31/2013 		KO (Punches) Jason Herzog 1 0:44
win Rick Hawn Bellator MMA - Bellator 85
Jan/17/2013 		Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) John McCarthy 2 3:07
win Akihiro Gono BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 67
May/04/2012 		TKO (Punches) Yves Lavigne 1 0:56
win Eddie Alvarez BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 58
Nov/19/2011 		Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Troy Waugh 4 3:06
win Patricky Freire BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 44
May/14/2011 		Decision (Unanimous) Keith Peterson 3 5:00
win Lloyd Woodard BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 40
Apr/09/2011 		Decision (Unanimous) Jason Herzog 3 5:00
win Marcin Held BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 36
Mar/12/2011 		Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Gary Copeland 1 3:56
win Chris Page BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 32
Oct/14/2010 		Submission (Guillotine Choke) Mike England 1 0:57
win Scott Stapp BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 31
Sep/30/2010 		TKO (Punches) Jason Herzog 1 1:57
win Salvador Woods Strikeforce - Heavy Artillery
May/15/2010 		Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) John McCarthy 1 0:59
win Richard Bouphanouvong Strikeforce - Challengers 5
Nov/20/2009 		TKO (Punches) Chuck Wolfe 2 2:07
win Kyle Swadley FB - First Blood
Aug/08/2009 		TKO (Punches) 1 3:30

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