Chelsea Chandler

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Chelsea Chandler
Born (1994-01-29) January 29, 1994 (age 30)
Stockton, California, United States [1]
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Fighting out of Stockton, California, United States
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Losses2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chelsea Chandler (born January 29, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2018, she has also previously competed for Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta FC). As of April 16, 2024, she is #14 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings. [3]

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Background

Chandler played basketball and competed in track in high school. She started training at Tiger Muay Thai, Thailand in 2011 and joined Nick Diaz's Academy after she finished college. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Invicta Fighting Championships

Martin made her promotional debut on March 24, 2018, at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Kerri Kenneson. [5] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

On the next fight, she faced Mitzi Merry on November 16, 2018, at Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson. [7] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Her third fight in Invicta came on June 7, 2019, at Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez facing Brittney Victoria Grizzelle. [9] She won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [10]

Chandler faced Olivia Parker on July 2, 2020, at Invicta FC 40: Ducote vs. Lima. [11] She won the fight via rear naked choke submission in round one. [12]

Chandler faced Courtney King on May 11, 2022, at Invicta FC 47. [13] She won the bout via unanimous decision. [14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chandler was scheduled to face Leah Letson in her UFC debut on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211. [15] However, Letson pulled out in late August due to personal reasons and was replaced by Julija Stoliarenko, therefore changing the pairing to a catchweight of 140 pounds. [16] She won the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round. [17] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award. [18]

Chandler faced Norma Dumont on July 15, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224. [19] She lost the fight by unanimous decision. [20]

Chandler faced Josiane Nunes on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239 in what was scheduled to be a bantamweight bout. [21] At the weigh-in, Chelsea weighed in at 137 pounds, one pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Chelsea was fined 20% of her purse which went to her opponent Nunes. [22] Chandler won the bout by unanimous decision. [23]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
8 matches6 wins2 losses
By knockout20
By submission10
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win6–2 Josiane Nunes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura March 16, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Bantamweight; Chandler missed weight (137 lb).
Loss5–2 Norma Dumont Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva July 15, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–1 Julija Stoliarenko TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan October 1, 202214:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
Win4–1Courtney KingDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 47 May 11, 202235:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win3–1Olivia ParkerSubmission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 40 July 2, 202011:05 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFeatherweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Win2–1Brittney VictoriaTKO (punches) Invicta FC 35 June 7, 201923:58 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win1–1Mitzi MerryDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 32 November 16, 201835:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Catchweight (136.6 lb) bout; Chandler missed weight.
Loss0–1Kerri KennesonDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 28 March 24, 201835:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBantamweight debut.

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