Who has Michael Chandler lost to?

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Who has Michael Chandler lost to?
Michael Chandler

Former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is currently ranked as the No.7 lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Starting his professional career in 2009, Chandler boasts a record of 23 wins and eight losses in mixed martial arts. The majority of his wins were via knockout (11), submission (seven), and the rest via decision (five). Over the years, Michael Chandler had stepped up against some of the most prominent lightweights in the UFC like Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, Will Brooks, and Eddie Alvarez.

Chandler had booked against Conor McGregor for his comeback fight in June 2024. Nevertheless, McGregor pulled out due to a toe injury and after waiting for almost two years, Chandler decided to move on with the next one, which was a rematch against Charles Oliveira.

Michael Chandler's losses

Michael Chandler has had nine losses in his professional MMA career. Over the years, he has lost to Eddie Alvarez, Will Brooks, Brent Primus, Patricio Pitbull, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier.

Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez

Michael Chandler endured his first-ever professional loss at the hands of Eddie Alvarez in November 2013 at Bellator 106, where Chandler lost his lightweight title.

Michael Chandler vs. Will Brooks 1&2

Michael Chandler faced Will Brooks for the first time in May 2014 for the interim Bellator lightweight championship and lost to Brooks via a split decision.

Nevertheless, the duo met in a rematch for the vacant undisputed title in November 2014 and again Chandler lost via a fourth-round TKO.

Michael Chandler vs. Brent Primus

Michael Chandler vs. Brent Primus took place in May 2019 and Chandler lost via a first-round TKO.

Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Pitbull

Michael Chandler faced Patricio Pitbull at Bellator 221 and lost the bout via TKO at 1:01 in the first round.

Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira

Michael Chandler faced Charles Oliveira for the first time for the vacant UFC lightweight title on May 15, 2021, and lost via TKO at 0:19 in the second round. However, the duo is rebooked for another showdown at UFC 309.

Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethje

Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethke took place at UFC 268 and Gaethje had a unanimous decision win over Chandler after the three-rounder.

Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier

Michael Chandler for his last fight faced Dustin Poirier and lost the bout via a rear naked choke submission in the third round.

Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira 2

Michael Chandler squared off against Charles Oliveira for the second time at UFC 314 and lost the bout via a unanimous decision.

Also Read: Michael Chandler's Net Worth

FAQs on Michael Chandler losses

A. Michael Chandler has had 8 losses in his professional MMA career. Over the years, he has lost to Eddie Alvarez, Will Brooks, Brent Primus, Patricio Pitbull, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier, respectively. 

A. Michael Chandler is 38 years old. 

A. Michael Chandler stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. 

A. Michael Chandler is an American citizen. 

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