Chelsea Chandler
Chelsea Chandler | |
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Born | (1994-01-29) January 29, 1994 (age 30) Stockton, California, U.S.[1] |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Stockton, California, U.S. |
Team | Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2018–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 3 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Chelsea Chandler (born January 29, 1994) is an American professional mixed martial artist who 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]
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
Chandler 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 for 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]
Chandler faced Yana Santos on August 10, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 61.[24] At the weigh-ins, Chandler weighed in at 141 pounds, five pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit.[25] The bout proceeded at catchweight and Chandler was fined 20 percent of her purse which went to Santos.[25] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[26]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Julija Stoliarenko[18]
Mixed martial arts record
9 matches | 6 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 6–3 | Yana Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 | August 10, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (141 lb) bout; Chandler missed weight. |
Win | 6–2 | Josiane Nunes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura | March 16, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Bantamweight; Chandler missed weight (137 lb). |
Loss | 5–2 | Norma Dumont | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva | July 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Julija Stoliarenko | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan | October 1, 2022 | 1 | 4:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. Performance of the Night. |
Win | 4–1 | Courtney King | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 47 | May 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Olivia Parker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 40 | July 2, 2020 | 1 | 1:05 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Featherweight debut. Performance of the Night. |
Win | 2–1 | Brittney Victoria | TKO (punches) | Invicta FC 35 | June 7, 2019 | 2 | 3:58 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 1–1 | Mitzi Merry | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 32 | November 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (136.6 lb) bout; Chandler missed weight. |
Loss | 0–1 | Kerri Kenneson | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 28 | March 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
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See also
References
- ^ "Chelsea Chandler – Invicta Fighting Championships". Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ a b "Chelsea Chandler". UFC.com. 14 July 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Chelsea Chandler – Invicta Fighting Championships". Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Invicta FC 28 weigh-in results, one fighter misses weight". MyMMANews.com. 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ Tucker, Bryan (2018-03-24). "Invicta FC 28 Results: Inoue vs. Jandiroba". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ Bissell, Tim (2018-11-15). "Invicta FC's Mitzi Merry discusses near-fatal pregnancy that kept her from MMA for nearly a decade". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Invicta FC 32 results: Felicia Spencer claims vacant title with gutsy win over Pam Sorenson". MMA Junkie. 2018-11-17. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Invicta FC 35 set for June 7, DeAnna Bennett vs. Karina Rodriguez headlines". MMA Junkie. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2019-06-07). "Invicta FC 35 Results: No Stockton Slap, But A Beatdown by Chelsea Chandler on Brittney Victoria". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Invicta FC 40: Emily Ducote will zurück ins Titelrennen". www.gnp1.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ Fern, Julio; Navas, o (2020-07-03). "Invicta FC 40: Chelsea Chandler acaba con el invicto de Olivia Parker en poco más de un minuto". MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ Bissell, Tim (2022-05-12). "Invicta FC 47 results and video: Emily Ducote defends title after splitting challenger's eyelid". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-06-01). "UFC: Leah Letson Back to Bantamweight, Welcomes Chelsea Chandler to Octagon on Oct. 1". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ Mantas Stankevičius (2022-08-30). "J. Stoliarenko: about the "nickname" of her dreams, the UFC bonus, the biggest sponsors and the upcoming fight". sportas.lt. Retrieved 2022-09-26. (in Lithuanian)
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (2022-10-01). "UFC Vegas 61: Chelsea Chandler Puts Away Julija Stoliarenko In Successful Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
- ^ a b Staff (2022-10-01). "UFC Fight Night 211 bonuses: Six fighters take home extra $50,000 each". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ "UFC adds Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler to July 15 event". MMA Junkie. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-07-15). "UFC Vegas 77: Norma Dumont Dominant In All Areas Against Chelsea Chandler". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2024-01-23). "Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu among new additions to UFC Fight Night card on March 16". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Staff (2024-03-15). "UFC Fight Night 239 weigh-in results: Three misses on prelims in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2024-03-16). "UFC Vegas 88: Chelsea Chandler Survives Late Surge by Bloodied Josiane Nunes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-06-22). "Top 15 Bantamweights Yana Santos and Chelsea Chandler to Fight at UFC Vegas 95". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ a b MMA Junkie Staff (2024-08-09). "UFC on ESPN 61 weigh-in results: Three miss marks, including massive five-pounds botch". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2024-08-10). "UFC Vegas 95: Yana Santos Back in Win Column with Decision Against Overweight Chelsea Chandler". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Chelsea Chandler MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Chelsea Chandler from Sherdog
- Chelsea Chandler at Invicta FC