Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva
LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Michael Chandler
United StatesMichael Chandler
“Iron”
23-11-0
RESULT

Brent Primus def. Michael Chandler (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 2:22
WIN
Brent Primus
United StatesBrent Primus
“Lion”
16-6-0
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Madison Square Garden, New York, United States

Brent Primus defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in round 1 (2:22) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Michael Chandler vs Brent Primus?

Brent Primus defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in round 1 (2:22) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Michael Chandler 73%27% Brent Primus

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-11-0
Record
16-6-0
1900
Power Index rating
1728
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
41
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Michael Chandler

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · United States

Brent Primus

No background on record

Camp Team Oyama · United States

Striking Profile

3.91
SLpM
3.45
49%
Str. Acc.
-
4.51
SApM
2.42
43%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.88
TD Avg.
2.11
37%
TD Acc.
62%
61%
TD Def.
29%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Michael Chandler · 1-4
  • L
    Maurício Ruffy
    UFC Freedom 250 · Jun 14, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:29 · Lightweight
  • W
    Chad Mendes
    RAF 3: Mendes vs. Chandler · Nov 29, 2025
    Decision
  • L
    Paddy Pimblett
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes · Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 3:07 · Lightweight
  • L
    Charles Oliveira
    UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic · Nov 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Dustin Poirier
    UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
    Submission · R3 · 2:00 · Lightweight
Brent Primus · 2-3
  • L
    Pavel Gordeev
    ACA 202 · Apr 12, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Alfie Davis
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals · Jun 19, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Vinicius Cenci
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 4:52 · Lightweight
  • L
    Gadzhi Rabadanov
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals · Nov 28, 2024
    Knockout · R3 · 2:31 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 15, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 7 fights
39.8
Avg sig. strikes
45.6
1.13
Avg takedowns
1.86
1:57
Avg control time
5:27
103
Career high strikes
98
4
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Michael Chandler
Strike target
Brent Primus
67%
Head
90%
23%
Body
8%
10%
Leg
3%
Michael Chandler
Strike position
Brent Primus
74%
Distance
31%
2%
Clinch
35%
24%
Ground
34%