Height
5' 8"
Reach
71in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
40
"Iron"
MICHAEL CHANDLER
Height
5' 8"
Reach
71in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
40
High Ridge, Missouri native Michael Chandler transitioned to mixed martial arts after wrestling at the University of Missouri. Training with Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox lightweight employs a style blending striking with powerful wrestling. As a three-time champion of Bellator's lightweight division, Chandler holds notable victories over opponents like Eddie Alvarez and Charles Oliveira.
Heading into UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, Chandler holds a 10-15-0 record. His recent run features a front-kick knockout victory over Tony Ferguson. However, he dropped decisions to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, was submitted by Dustin Poirier via rear-naked choke, and most recently suffered a TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett from elbows and punches in April 2025.