Michael Chandler

23Wins•7Losses

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Win Rate

77 %

Finish Rate

70 %

Decision Win %

63 %

Michael Chandler

Age

Height

5' 8 (173 cm)

Reach

71 in. (5' 11/180 cm)

Ape-Index

1.040

Nationality

United States

Main Division

Lightweight

Biography

Chandler was on the honor roll every term in high school, received three letters in football, and finished as the runner–up at the MSHSAA State Championships as a senior in wrestling. He was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler during his senior season and was selected to the All-St. Louis Team. While at Missouri, Chandler was a four-time NCAA Division I qualifier, collected 100 career wins, as well as earning fifth place at NCAA's as a senior, earning DI All-American honors. He majored in personal finance management services with a minor in real estate. He also built a close relationship with two–time Dan Hodge Trophy winner and eventual Bellator MMA World Champion Ben Askren and two–time All–American and eventual UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley.

Fighter Trivia

Chandler started dating Brie Willett in 2013 after emailing for almost two years. In April 2022, their second adopted son Ace was born. Chandler owns Training Camp, a fitness and MMA gym in Nashville.