Michael Chandler is one of the leading fighters in the UFC. He fights in the lightweight division in the company and is ranked No. 7 in the division's rankings as of April 2025. He made his professional debut as an MMA competitor in 2009 and competed in multiple fight promotions before joining the UFC in 2021. He is a former Bellator world lightweight champion.
Chandler's rival for his upcoming fight, Paddy Pimblett, has been active on the professional MMA circuit since 2012. He competed in multiple promotions and is a former Cage Warriors lightweight champion. Pimblett signed with the UFC in 2021 and has been an active fighter in the lightweight division ever since.
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Michael Chandler | Paddy Pimblett |
| MMA Record | 23-9-0 | 22-3-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Lightweight) | 7 | 12 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | American | English |
| Age | 38 | 30 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 inches | 5 ft 10 inches |
| Weight | 155 lb | 155 lb |
| Reach | 71 inches | 73 |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 25% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 52% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 8 |
| Professional MMA Debut | 2009 | 2012 |
Michael Chandler Record
Michael Chandler has a professional MMA record of 22 wins and nine losses as of April 5, 2025. He has beaten 11 of his rivals by knockout, seven by submission, and five by decision. On the flipside, Chandler has suffered four losses via knockout, one by submission, and four by decision.
| 32 matches | 23 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 4 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 4 |
Paddy Pimblett Record
Paddy Pimblett has a professional MMA record of 22 wins and three losses as of April 5, 2025. He has won six fights by knockout, 10 by submission, and six by decision. Pimblett has suffered one submission and two decision losses.
| 25 matches | 22 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Stats | Josh Emmett | Lerone Murphy |
| MMA Record | 19-4-0 | 15-0-1 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 8 | 10 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | English |
| Age | 40 | 33 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 70 in | 73.0 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 36% | 54% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 54% |
| Takedown Defense | 46% | 48% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 7 |
| MMA Debut | 2011 | 2016 |
FAQs on Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett Head-to-Head Record
A. He has a professional record of 23 wins and nine losses as of April 5, 2025.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 22 wins and three losses as of April 5, 2025.
A. He is 5 feet and 8 inches tall.
A. He is 5 feet and 10 inches tall.
A. He has an orthodox style of fighting.
