Michael Chandler, hailing from High Ridge, United States, has been putting on a show inside the octagon since his promotional debut in 2021. Before signing up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Chandler had competed in numerous other promotions like Bellator, Strikeforce, and First Blood. He started his professional mixed martial arts career in 2009 and with more than a decade of expertise in the sport, the UFC lightweight holds a record of 23 wins and nine losses. The majority of his wins came via knockouts (11), submission (seven), and the rest via decision (five).
Michael Chandler's next bout is booked against Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025. This bout is scheduled to be the co-main event of the evening.
Michael Chandler's UFC championship
Michael Chandler has never been a champion in the UFC.
He made his promotional debut in 2021 against Dan Hooker and won via a first-round TKO.
For his next fight, Michael Chandler faced Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title. However, Oliveira TKO'd Chandler within 19 seconds into the second round. Hence, Michael Chandler had only one shot at the title and it did not favor the American fighter.
Michael Chandler's Bellator championship
Michael Chandler is a former three-time Bellator lightweight champion. He defeated Eddie Alvarez and became the Bellator champion for the first time. Moreover, the 38-year-old fighter has had numerous successful title defenses before leaving the promotion in 2020.
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FAQs on Michael Chandler championship
A. Michael Chandler has never been a champion in the UFC.
A. He started his professional mixed martial arts career in 2009 and with more than a decade of expertise in the sport, the UFC lightweight holds a record of 23 wins and 9 losses.
A. Michael Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025.
A. Michael Chandler is an American fighter.
A. Michael Chandler is 38 years old.
