Michael Chandler is a No. 6-ranked American MMA fighter in the UFC's Lightweight division. Before joining the UFC, he dominated Bellator MMA, winning the lightweight championship three times and the Season Four Tournament. Chandler hails from High Ridge, Missouri, where he grew up as the second child among four siblings born to Michael Sr. and Betty Chandler. His ancestry includes German and Irish roots.
Throughout his high school years, Chandler consistently earned a place on the honor roll, excelled in football with three letters, and notably achieved the runner-up position at the MSHSAA State Championships in wrestling during his senior year. He was honored with the title of Most Valuable Wrestler in his final season and also gained recognition by being chosen for the All-St. Louis.
Michael Chandler's Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Michael Chandler is braced up to return to the octagon to square off against Charles Oliveira on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA. The duo will face each other in a lightweight showdown on the main card of the high-octane pay-per-view bout in its co-main event. The main event of the evening will feature Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic in a much-awaited heavyweight title showdown.
Michael Chandler's Record
Michael Chandler holds a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 8 losses (23-8-0). Out of his 23 victories, 11 wins came in the form of a knockout, 7 via submission, and 5 wins by decision. He has fought 5 times in the UFC and maintains a record of 2 wins and 3 losses within the organization (2-3-0).
| 31 matches | 23 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 4 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
Charles Oliveira's Record
Charles Oliveira has a professional mixed martial arts record of 34 wins, 10 losses, and one no-contest as of November 9, 2024. He has won 10 fights by knockout, 20 by submission, and four by decision. Oliveira has four losses by knockout, four by submission, and two by decision.
| 45 matches | 34 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 4 |
| By submission | 21 | 4 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Michael Chandler's Last Fight
In his most recent fight, Michael Chandler took on Dustin Poirier on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. In an exciting battle, Chandler displayed his striking prowess and submission skills. The fight intensified over three rounds, with both fighters exchanging blows. However, in the third round, Poirier secured a rear-naked choke, forcing Chandler to submit. Despite his valiant efforts, Chandler couldn’t overcome Poirier’s relentless attack.
FAQs On Michael Chandler Next Fight
A. Michael Chandler’s next fight is scheduled to take place at the Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA.
A. Michael Chandler holds a professional MMA record of 23 wins, eight losses as of November 2024.
A. Michael Chandler lost against Dustin Poirier via submission in the third round.
A. Yes, he was one of the coaches at TUF 31, alongside Conor McGregor,
A.He will face Charles Oliveira in his upcoming fight.
