Chelsea Chandler (born January 29, 1994) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

and competes in

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division of the

Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...

(UFC). A professional since 2018, she has also previously competed for

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is currentl ...

(Invicta FC).

Background

Chandler played basketball and competed in track in high school. She started training at Tiger Muay Thai, Thailand in 2011 and joined

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's Academy after she finished college.

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. 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

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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

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. However, Letson pulled out in late August due to personal reasons and was replaced by

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, 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.

Championships and accomplishments

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(One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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Invicta FC Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is currentl ...

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chandler, Chelsea 1994 births Living people American female mixed martial artists American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Female Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners Bantamweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from California Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Stockton, California 21st-century American women