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Tale of the Tape
Age
40
Height
5' 8"
Reach
71.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
68%
Win Rate
78%
Finish Rate
11
KO/TKO Wins
7
Submission Wins
6
Title Fight Wins
34
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Career
Win Methods
"Iron". That's what they call Michael Chandler, and is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 34 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.04 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
The last fight went to Mauricio Ruffy (KO/TKO (Punches) R1) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
He's 40 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
Recent Fights
Mauricio Ruffy
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Jun 15, 2026
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Paddy Pimblett
KO/TKO (Elbows) R3 · Apr 13, 2025
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Charles Oliveira
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 17, 2024
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
Dustin Poirier
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R3 · Nov 13, 2022
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
Tony Ferguson
KO/TKO (Kick) R2 · May 8, 2022
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje