Michael Chandler losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Michael Chandler has compiled a 23-11 (18) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses against nine different opponents, six of them in title fights.
11. Michael Chandler loses to Maurício Ruffy via KO
On June 14, 2026 Michael Chandler faced Maurício Ruffy in a lightweight bout. Chandler was 40 years old with a record of 23-10, and Ruffy was 29 with a record of 13-2. Chandler was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Ruffy was coming off a win. Ruffy stopped Chandler via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Michael Chandler loses to Paddy Pimblett via KO
On April 12, 2025 Michael Chandler faced Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight bout. Chandler was 38 years old with a record of 23-9, and Pimblett was 30 with a record of 22-3. Chandler was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pimblett was on a 8-fight winning streak. Pimblett stopped Chandler via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Michael Chandler loses to Charles Oliveira in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2024 Michael Chandler faced Charles Oliveira in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Chandler was 38 years old with a record of 23-8, and Oliveira was 35 with a record of 34-10. Both Chandler and Oliveira were coming off a loss. Chandler lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Oliveira.
8. Michael Chandler loses to Dustin Poirier via KO
On November 12, 2022 Michael Chandler faced Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. Chandler was 36 years old with a record of 23-7, and Poirier was 33 with a record of 28-7. Chandler was coming off a win, while Poirier was coming off a loss. Poirier submitted Chandler via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
7. Michael Chandler loses to Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision
On November 6, 2021 Michael Chandler faced Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout. Chandler was 35 years old with a record of 22-6, and Gaethje was 32 with a record of 22-3. Both Chandler and Gaethje were coming off a loss. Chandler lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gaethje.
6. Michael Chandler loses to Charles Oliveira via KO
On May 15, 2021 Michael Chandler fought Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Chandler was 35 years old with a record of 22-5, and Oliveira was 31 with a record of 30-8. Chandler was on a 3-fight winning streak and Oliveira was on a 8-fight winning streak. Oliveira stopped Chandler via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Michael Chandler loses to Patrício Pitbull via KO
On May 11, 2019 Michael Chandler defended his Bellator lightweight title against Patrício Pitbull. Chandler was 33 years old with a record of 19-4, and Pitbull was 31 with a record of 28-4. Both Chandler and Pitbull were on a 3-fight winning streak. Pitbull stopped Chandler via TKO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
4. Michael Chandler loses to Brent Primus via KO
On June 24, 2017 Michael Chandler defended his Bellator lightweight title against Brent Primus. Chandler was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Primus was 32 with a record of 7-0. Chandler was on a 4-fight winning streak and Primus was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Primus stopped Chandler via TKO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
3. Michael Chandler loses to Will Brooks in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 15, 2014 Michael Chandler fought Will Brooks for the vacant Bellator lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Chandler was 28 years old with a record of 12-2, and Brooks was 28 with a record of 14-1. Chandler was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Brooks was on a 5-fight winning streak. Brooks stopped Chandler via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Michael Chandler loses to Will Brooks via split decision
On May 17, 2014 Michael Chandler fought Will Brooks for the vacant Bellator lightweight title. Chandler was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Brooks was 27 with a record of 13-1. Chandler was coming off a loss, while Brooks was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chandler lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Brooks.
1. Michael Chandler loses to Eddie Alvarez in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 2, 2013 Michael Chandler defended his Bellator lightweight title against Eddie Alvarez. It was their second meeting. Chandler was 27 years old with a record of 12-0, and Alvarez was 29 with a record of 24-3. Chandler was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Alvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chandler lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Alvarez.