Result
Justin GaethjeDecision (Unanimous)
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
Round3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMike Beltran
Details(29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
Elo swing+14Justin Gaethje (1834 → 1848)-10Michael Chandler (1780 → 1770)
DateNov 7, 2021
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMadison Square Garden
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
L
Iron | 23-11-0Michael Chandler
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler
Method :Decision (Unanimous)
Round :3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mike Beltran
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
Michael Chandler
Elo1732Good
3Y trend1761 → 1732
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00. Justin Gaethje led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Justin GaethjeMichael Chandler
Elo edge
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Michael Chandler1732-15 last move
Why they are ranked here
Justin Gaethje#1 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1832 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chandler#40 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1732 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Benson Henderson (rated 1783 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mauricio Ruffy (rated 1726 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -39 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #39 Mauricio Ruffy, 1 ahead of #41 Alexander Hernandez.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Justin GaethjevsMichael Chandler
Control time
1:37vs0:03
Total strikes
133vs104
Sig. strikes
116vs103
Takedowns
0vs1
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Michael ChandlerKO/TKO leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 268 : USMAN VS COVINGTON 2. Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler quick answers
Who won Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler?
Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
What event is Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler on?
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler is listed on UFC 268 : USMAN VS COVINGTON 2.
What are the records for Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler?
Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record and Michael Chandler enters with a 23-11-0 record.
What division is Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler?
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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