History of Chelsea Chandler in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2025

Chelsea Chandler is an American professional mixed martial artist. Since turning pro in 2018, she has competed in the Bantamweight division of the UFC and previously fought in Invicta Fighting Championships. As of January 2025, she is ranked #14 in the UFC women's bantamweight division.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 29, 1994: Chelsea Chandler Born

On January 29, 1994, Chelsea Chandler was born. She is an American professional mixed martial artist.

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2011: Training at Tiger Muay Thai

In 2011, Chelsea Chandler started training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand.

March 24, 2018: Promotional Debut at Invicta FC 28

On March 24, 2018, Chelsea Chandler made her promotional debut at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Kerri Kenneson, losing the fight via unanimous decision.

November 16, 2018: Fight at Invicta FC 32

On November 16, 2018, Chelsea Chandler faced Mitzi Merry at Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

2018: Professional MMA Debut

In 2018, Chelsea Chandler made her debut as a professional mixed martial artist.

June 7, 2019: Fight at Invicta FC 35

On June 7, 2019, Chelsea Chandler faced Brittney Victoria Grizzelle at Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez, winning the fight via technical knockout in round two.

July 2, 2020: Fight at Invicta FC 40

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

May 11, 2022: Fight at Invicta FC 47

On May 11, 2022, Chelsea Chandler faced Courtney King at Invicta FC 47 and won the bout via unanimous decision.

October 1, 2022: UFC Debut and Win

On October 1, 2022, Chelsea Chandler made her UFC debut against Julija Stoliarenko at UFC Fight Night 211, winning the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round and earning the Performance of the Night award.

July 15, 2023: Fight against Norma Dumont

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

March 16, 2024: Fight against Josiane Nunes

On March 16, 2024, Chelsea Chandler faced Josiane Nunes at UFC Fight Night 239, winning by unanimous decision after weighing in over the bantamweight limit and being fined 20% of her purse.

August 10, 2024: Fight against Yana Santos

On August 10, 2024, Chelsea Chandler faced Yana Santos at UFC on ESPN 61, losing by unanimous decision after weighing in over the bantamweight limit and being fined 20 percent of her purse.