Chelsea Chandler

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Chandler was scheduled to face Leah Letson in her UFC debut on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211. 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. She won the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round. This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.

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

Chandler faced Josiane Nunes on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239 in what was scheduled to be a bantamweight bout. 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. Chandler won the bout by unanimous decision.

Chandler is scheduled to face Yana Santos on August 10, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Julija Stoliarenko