Michael Chandler

This article is about the mixed martial artist. For other people named Michael Chandler, see Michael Chandler (disambiguation).
Michael Chandler
Chandler in 2023
BornMicheal Chandler Jr.
(1986-04-24) April 24, 1986 (age 38)
High Ridge, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesIron
ResidenceNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (172.72 cm)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2010–2011)
Lightweight (2011–present)
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofDeerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
TeamXtreme Couture (2009–2012)[2][3]
Alliance MMA (2012–2015)[3][4]
Power MMA (2015–2016)[5]
Blackzilians (2016–2017)[6]
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)[7]
Nashville MMA (2018–present)[8]
Rankblack belt in 10th planet jiu-jitsu[9]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[10]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins23
By knockout11
By submission7
By decision5
Losses8
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision3
UniversityUniversity of Missouri[11]
Websitemichaelchandler.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Missouri Tigers
Big 12 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2008 Stillwater 157 lb
Silver medal – second place 2009 Lincoln 157 lb

Michael Chandler Jr.[12] (born April 24, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Chandler previously competed for Bellator MMA from 2010 through 2020 where he became a three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion and was the winner of the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament. As of October 22, 2024, he is #7 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[13]

  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
  2. ^ Andrew Mahlmann (March 15, 2011). "Bellator Stud Michael Chandler Talks About Xtreme Couture, Career and More". Bleacher Report.
  3. ^ a b Mike Chiappetta (August 30, 2012). "Bellator Champ Michael Chandler Moves Camp from Xtreme Couture to Alliance MMA". mmafighting.com.
  4. ^ Marc Raimondi (August 6, 2015). "Myles Jury, Michael Chandler among group of fighters leaving Alliance MMA". mmafighting.com.
  5. ^ Marc Raimondi (August 6, 2015). "Myles Jury, Michael Chandler among group of fighters leaving Alliance MMA". mmafighting.com.
  6. ^ Michael Stets (June 25, 2016). "Bellator champion Michael Chandler says he's 'just scratching the surface' under tutelage of Henri Hooft". mmamania.com.
  7. ^ Ollie Carlson (December 13, 2019). "Hard Knocks 365 rebrands to Sanford MMA with sponsorship from Sanford Health". thebodylockmma.com.
  8. ^ "Athlete Spotlight: Michael Chandler, MMA Fighter p1". Yahoo!. August 23, 2018.
  9. ^ "Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler odds: Early UFC 303 picks and predictions for June 29". 2 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Michael Chandler | UFC". UFC.com. 19 October 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  11. ^ Imhoff, Michael (2017-06-19). "How Michael Chandler became a two-time MMA champion". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
  12. ^ "Michael Chandler ("Iron") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  13. ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.