Here is a list of Chandler's best fights. For a list of Chandler's losses, refer to "Michael Chandler Losses".
On July 31, 2013 Michael Chandler met David Rickels in a lightweight (Bellator World Championship) title defense fight. Chandler was 27 years old and with a record of 12-0 (9), and Rickels was 24 years old and with a record of 14-1 (9). Chandler stopped David Rickels via 1st-round KO and successfully defended his title.
On June 24, 2016 Michael Chandler fought Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight title fight for the Bellator World Championship title. Chandler was 30 years old and with a record of 15-3 (12), and Pitbull was 30 years old and with a record of 16-7 (11). Chandler stopped Patricky Pitbull via 1st-round KO and is crowned the new Bellator lightweight champion.
On January 17, 2013 Michael Chandler met Rick Hawn in a lightweight (Bellator World Championship) title defense fight. Chandler was 26 years old and with a record of 11-0 (8), and Hawn was 36 years old and with a record of 14-1 (9). Chandler stopped Rick Hawn via 2nd-round submission and successfully defended his title.
On November 19, 2011 Michael Chandler fought Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight title fight for Alvarez' Bellator World Championship title. Chandler was 25 years old and with a record of 9-0 (6), and Alvarez was 27 years old and with a record of 22-2 (18). Chandler stopped Eddie Alvarez via 4th-round submission and is crowned the new Bellator lightweight champion.
On May 14, 2011 Michael Chandler fought Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight title fight for Pitbull's Bellator Season 4 Tournament title. Chandler was 25 years old and with a record of 8-0 (5), and Pitbull was 25 years old and with a record of 9-1 (7). Chandler won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision and is crowned the new Bellator lightweight champion.
On December 29, 2019 Michael Chandler faced off against Sidney Outlaw in a lightweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 20-5 (13), and Outlaw was 27 years old and with a record of 14-3 (8). Chandler stopped Sidney Outlaw via KO.
On June 19, 2015 Michael Chandler faced off against Derek Campos in a lightweight bout at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 13-3 (10), and Campos was 27 years old and with a record of 15-4 (9). Chandler stopped Derek Campos via submission.
On January 24, 2021 Michael Chandler faced off against Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 22-5 (15), and Hooker was 30 years old and with a record of 20-9 (17). Chandler stopped Dan Hooker via TKO.
On May 4, 2012 Michael Chandler faced off against Akihiro Gono in a lightweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 10-0 (7), and Gono was 37 years old and with a record of 32-17-7 (15). Chandler stopped Akihiro Gono via TKO.
On August 7, 2020 Michael Chandler faced off against Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 21-5 (14), and Henderson was 36 years old and with a record of 28-8 (14). Chandler stopped Benson Henderson via KO.
