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Michael Chandler is one of the famous MMA Fighter, who was born on the memorable day of April 24 in the year 1986. Hailing from the vibrant city of Missouri, Michael Chandler is a proud citizen of United States.
2011 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year was ranked as the #3 lightweight in the world by FightMatrix in 2013.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Michael Chandler continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Michael Chandler |
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| First Name: | Michael |
| Last Name: | Chandler |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 24 |
| Birth Year: | 1986 |
| Age: | 37-years |
| Education: | University of Missouri; Northwest High School |
Career
He was a two-time Big 12 Conference Championship Runner-Up at the University of Missouri.
He expanded his undefeated streak to 11-0 when he won by submission on January 17, 2013.
Family
He was raised as the second child in a family of four siblings. He defeated Eddie Alvarez by submission on November 19, 2011.
Michael Chandler Timeline
2004
Upon graduating from Northwest High School in 2004, Chandler enrolled at the University of Missouri without an athletic scholarship, walking onto the school's wrestling squad.
2008
Chandler earned runner–up honors in the 2008 and 2009 Big 12 Championships and was awarded automatic bids to three of the four NCAA Championships he competed in.
2009
A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety when he began competing for Bellator MMA, an organization he fought for from 2010 through 2020.
2010
His next fight in the promotion took place on May 15, 2010, at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery where he fought Sal Wood.
2011
In February 2011, it was announced that Chandler would be a part of the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament.
2012
In his first fight after winning the title, Chandler faced Akihiro Gono in a non-title superfight at Bellator 67 on May 4, 2012. He won the match via technical knockout at just 56 seconds into the first round.
