- Michael Chandler is a former UFC title challenger.
- Chandler is fresh off another loss to Charles Oliveira from their co-main event battle at UFC 309 on Nov. 16.
- Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett next on April 12 at UFC 314.
Michael Chandler is one of the most entertaining and violent contenders in the UFC lightweight division today. Despite losing four of his five bouts under the Las Vegas-based promotion, his star power is undeniable. Because of his relentless and aggressive fighting style, he became a fan favorite in online sports betting through the UFC odds, as he always displays spectacular performances.
This star power has allowed Chandler to fight the other top contenders in the stacked 155-pound division. At one point, he even fought for the world title but came up short. Now, when will “Iron” Mike return inside the Octagon, and who will he face next?
When Is Michael Chandler’s Next Fight?
Chandler’s next confirmed opponent is Paddy Pimblett in a five-round lightweight battle for the co-main event of UFC 312 on April 12 inside Kaseya Center in Miami.
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Michael Chandler MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 23-9
- Wins by TKO/KO: 11
- Wins by submission: 7
- Wins by decision: 5
- Striking accuracy: 46%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.89
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.58
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 2.17
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.87
- Takedown accuracy: 38%
- Significant strikes defense: 46%
- Takedown defense: 71%
- Knockdown average: 0.65
- Average fight time: 7:44
Michael Chandler Notable Wins
Although he is already a veteran in the MMA scene, Chandler only has five UFC fights on his record, and two of them were wins over Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson.
Michael Chandler UFC Earnings
Chandler earned a total of $2.7 million in five UFC fights. Chandler’s biggest single-fight pay came in his fight with Dustin Poirier in November 2022, where he bagged $760,000.
Michael Chandler Team and Corner
Chandler is one of Florida’s most popular fighters under Kill Cliff FC (formerly known as Sanford MMA). Greg Jones and Henri Hoft are coaching him, plus he’s teammates with other UFC stars like Vicente Luque and Gilbert Burns.
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