Lightweight#13 RankedACTIVE
Michael Chandler
23-10
Age
39
Height
5'8"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:37
Gym
Kill Cliff FC
UFC Record
2-5(7 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
5
Style
Wrestler
Location
High Ridge, United States
Last Fight2025-04-12
PP
L - Paddy Pimblett
KO/TKOR3 3:07
Elbows to Head From Mount
Opponent Last Bout
L - Justin GaethjeSubmissionR2 2:46· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
LOSS
PP
vs Paddy Pimblett
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R3 3:07
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 3:07
LOSS
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:00
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:00
WIN
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Front kick
R2 0:17
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front kick·R2 0:17
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler· 2021-05-15
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:19
WIN
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
1.96 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Michael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 50% striking and 41% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Master Level+46% vs div avg
47%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
42%
Damage Events
32%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
37%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (47%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (94%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 215% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
Front kick
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance Front kick (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 7 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (54% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#18 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc74%
Clinch
100% acc2%
Ground
57% acc24%
Striking Differential-0.48/min
4.04 landed/min4.52 absorbed/min
4.04
Landed/Min
4.52
Absorbed/Min
0.42
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed434
Sig. Strikes Attempted871
Key Insights
Michael is active on the ground (29%).
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 74% of output at range with 54% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 57% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#38 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
33
Total
34
1.96
TD / 15min
0.56
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
34
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
9
Landed
22
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.96/15min.
7 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
315
0.84
Ratio
Absorbed
374
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/3
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
54%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.84x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 54% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:12
R2 Control
0:52
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-48%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-9.2pp
Body
+9.9pp
Leg
-0.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-23.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
15.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
24.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
153%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#37
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#18
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#31
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#20
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#17
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#47
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3340
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 5
20% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights