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'{{short description|American MMA fighter}} {{about|the mixed martial arts fighter|other people named Michael Chandler}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Michael Chandler | image = Michael Chandler at MTV Movie Awards 2012.jpg | image_size = | other_names = Iron | alt = | caption = Michael Chandler interviewed at the [[MTV Movie Awards]] in 2012 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|4|24}} | birth_place = [[High Ridge, Missouri]], U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = [[Nashville, Tennessee]], U.S. | nationality = American | height = {{height|ft=5|in=8}} | weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] (2010–2011, 2019)<br>[[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] (2011–present) | reach = {{convert|71|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/4b93a88f3b1de35b|access-date=2020-12-24|website=ufcstats.com}}</ref> | style = [[Wrestling]] | stance = | fighting_out_of = [[Boca Raton]], [[Florida]], U.S. | team = [[Sanford MMA]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/mma/hard-knocks-365-rebrands-to-sanford-mma-with-sponsorship-from-sanford-health/|title= Hard Knocks 365 rebrands to Sanford MMA with sponsorship from Sanford Health|author=Ollie Carlson|date=December 13, 2019|publisher=thebodylockmma.com}}</ref> | rank = | wrestling = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/michael-chandler|title=Michael Chandler {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|accessdate=February 16, 2021}}</ref> | years_active = 2009–present | mma_kowin = 10 | mma_subwin = 7 | mma_decwin = 5 | mma_koloss = 4 | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = 2 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | university = [[University of Missouri]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Imhoff|first=Michael|date=2017-06-19|title=How Michael Chandler became a two-time MMA champion|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/19/15830182/michael-chandler-mma-interview-video-profile-origins|access-date=2020-12-24|website=SBNation.com|language=en}}</ref> | sherdog = 50829 | footnotes = | url = {{URL|michaelchandler.com}} | updated = | pb = | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | [[Collegiate Wrestling]]}}{{MedalCountry | the}} [[Missouri Tigers wrestling|Missouri Tigers]] {{MedalCompetition|Big 12 Championships}} {{MedalSilver|2008 Stillwater|157 lb}} {{MedalSilver|2009 Lincoln|157 lb}} | show-medals = yes }} '''Michael Chandler''' (born April 24, 1986) is an American professional [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who currently competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety when he began competing for [[Bellator MMA]] from 2010 to 2020. There, Chandler became a three-time [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight Champion]] and was the winner of the [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four#Lightweight tournament bracket|Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament]], and held a promotional win-loss record of 18–5. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, Chandler has challenged for the [[UFC Lightweight Champion|UFC Lightweight Championship]] and also knocked out top contender [[Dan Hooker]]. He also competed in [[collegiate wrestling]] out of the [[Missouri Tigers#Wrestling|University of Missouri]], where he earned [[NCAA Division I]] [[All-America#Wrestling|All-American]] honors. As of January 25, 2021, Chandler is ranked #4 in the [[List of current UFC fighters#Rankings|UFC Lightweight rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rankings {{!}} UFC|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|access-date=2021-01-27|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref> ==Background== Chandler was born and raised in [[High Ridge, Missouri]], the second of four children to Michael Sr. and Betty Chandler. He is of [[Germany|German]] and [[Ireland|Irish]] heritage. Chandler was on the honor roll every term in high school, received three [[Letterman (sports)|letters]] in [[High school football|football]], and finished as the runner–up at the [[Missouri State High School Activities Association|MSHSAA]] State Championships as a [[Senior (education)#United States|senior]] in [[Scholastic wrestling|wrestling]]. He was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler during his senior season and was selected to the All-St. Louis Team.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://mikechandlermma.com/about.htm |accessdate=November 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121223621/http://mikechandlermma.com/about.htm |archivedate=November 21, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="mizzou bio">{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/chandler_michael00.html |title=Michael Chandler Bio - Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site - Wrestling |publisher=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222061955/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/chandler_michael00.html |archive-date=2014-02-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Upon graduating from [[Northwest High School (Cedar Hill, Missouri)|Northwest High School]] in 2004, Chandler enrolled at the [[University of Missouri]] without an [[athletic scholarship]], walking onto the [[Missouri Tigers wrestling|school's wrestling squad]]. While at Missouri, Chandler was a four-time [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Division I qualifier]], collected 100 career wins, as well as earning fifth place at NCAA's as a [[Senior (education)|senior]], earning DI [[All-America|All-American honors]]. Chandler earned runner–up honors in the 2008 and 2009 Big 12 Championships and was awarded automatic bids to three of the four [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Championships]] he competed in. Chandler compiled a 31–15 record against [[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] opponents and a 100–40 overall record in his four years as a starter.<ref name="bio" /> He majored in personal finance management services with a minor in real estate.<ref name="mizzou bio" /> He also built a close relationship with two–time [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] winner and eventual [[List of Bellator champions#Welterweight World Championship|Bellator MMA World Champion]] [[Ben Askren]] and two–time All–American and eventual [[UFC Welterweight Champion]] [[Tyron Woodley]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-26|title=How the bond between Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren changed Missouri wrestling|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26075817/how-bond-tyron-woodley-ben-askren-changed-missouri-wrestling|access-date=2021-04-25|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> ==Mixed martial arts career== Immediately after his [[Collegiate wrestling|wrestling career]] was over, Chandler began training [[mixed martial arts]] at [[Xtreme Couture]]. He opted out of competing as an amateur and in August 2009, Chandler made his professional MMA debut with a first-round TKO victory over Kyle Swadley.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MMA Career|url=https://www.michaelchandler.com/mma-career/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Michael Chandler|language=en-US}}</ref> ===Strikeforce=== Chandler made his [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] debut on November 20, 2009 at [[Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears]] where he fought Richard Bouphanouvong, He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bellator Signs Undefeated Michael Chandler|url=http://fcfighter.com/bellator-signs-undefeated-michael-chandler/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Full Contact Fighter}}</ref> His next fight in the promotion took place on May 15, 2010 at [[Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery]] where he fought Sal Wood. He won the bout via submission in under a minute.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-05-18|title=Mizzou's next MMA star: Strikeforce's Mike Chandler seeks to match rise of Tyron Woodley|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/05/mizzous-next-mma-star-strikeforces-mike-chandler-seeks-to-match-rise-of-tyron-woodley|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> ===Bellator MMA=== Chandler made his [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]] debut on September 30, 2010, at [[Bellator 31]], where he defeated Scott Stapp via technical knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-11|title=15 of the best male Bellator fighters of all-time|url=https://fansided.com/2019/08/11/15-best-male-bellator-fighters-time/16/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=FanSided|language=en-US}}</ref> The match was contested at a [[catchweight]] for Chandler to test himself for the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight division]], all his previous bouts being in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight division]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael Chandler|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/mma/michael-chandler|access-date=2020-07-24|website=www.monsterenergy.com|language=en}}</ref> In his next Bellator appearance, Chandler competed on the [[Bellator 32]] card against Chris Page in a welterweight contest. He won the bout via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Contributor|date=2011-02-08|title=Michael Chandler signed for Bellator's lightweight tournament|url=https://mmainterplay.com/mma/michael-chandler-signed-for-bellators-lightweight-tournament-53409/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Interplay|language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2011, it was announced that Chandler would be a part of the [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four|Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22385/undefeated-mike-chandler-added-to-bellators-season-four-lightweight-tourney.mma |accessdate=April 24, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317030226/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22385/undefeated-mike-chandler-added-to-bellators-season-four-lightweight-tourney.mma |archivedate=March 17, 2011 }}</ref> In the opening round of the tournament, Chandler faced [[Marcin Held]], at [[Bellator 36]]. He won the contest via technical submission after choking Held unconscious with an arm-triangle choke. The win moved Chandler into the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/3/24/2070010/bellator-lightweight-mike-chandler-looking-to-make-a-strong-statement |title=Bellator Lightweight Michael Chandler Looking to Make a Strong Statement by Winning Tournament |publisher=Bloody Elbow |date= 2011-03-24|accessdate=2015-07-09}}</ref> Chandler then faced [[Lloyd Woodard]] at [[Bellator 40]] and won via unanimous decision to move onto the finals of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagan|first=Mike|date=2011-04-09|title=Bellator 40 Results: Michael Chandler Wrestles A Decision From Lloyd Woodard|url=https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/4/9/2101367/bellator-40-results-lloyd-woodard-vs-michael-chandler|access-date=2020-07-24|website=SBNation.com|language=en}}</ref> The tournament final took place at [[Bellator 44]] where Chandler faced [[Patricky Freire]]. He utilized his wrestling skills, repeatedly taking down Freire and controlling the fight. He defeated Freire via unanimous decision to win $100,000 and a shot at the [[Bellator Fighting Championships#Current Champions|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fagan|first=Mike|date=2011-05-14|title=Bellator 44 Results: Michael Chandler Outworks Patricky Freire To A Decision|url=https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/5/14/2171574/bellator-44-results-patricky-freire-vs-michael-chandler|access-date=2020-07-24|website=SBNation.com|language=en}}</ref> ====Lightweight Championship==== Chandler was expected to compete against [[Eddie Alvarez]] for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship at [[Bellator 54]]. However, Alvarez suffered an undisclosed injury forcing the bout to be postponed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DeRose|first=Sal|title=Eddie Alvarez Pulling out of Bellator 54 Title Fight with Michael Chandler|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/858855-eddie-alvarez-pulling-out-of-bellator-54-title-fight-with-michael-chandler|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> The bout was then rescheduled to take place on November 19, 2011 at [[Bellator 58]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25659/champ-eddie-alvarez-meets-michael-chandler-at-novembers-bellator-58.mma |title=Champ Eddie Alvarez meets Michael Chandler at November's Bellator 58 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=2011-10-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014070944/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25659/champ-eddie-alvarez-meets-michael-chandler-at-novembers-bellator-58.mma |archivedate=2011-10-14 }}</ref> Chandler defeated [[Eddie Alvarez]] via submission in the fourth round in an instant classic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=As It Happened: Chandler vs. Alvarez 1|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/As-It-Happened-Chandler-vs-Alvarez-1-58597|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Sherdog}}</ref> In his first fight after winning the title, Chandler faced [[Akihiro Gono]] in a non-title superfight at [[Bellator 67]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205409198&DB_OEM_ID=23600 |title=Bellator 67 - Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario - Bellator Fighting Championships |publisher=Bellator.com |accessdate=2012-04-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502194403/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205409198&DB_OEM_ID=23600 |archivedate=2012-05-02 }}</ref> He won the match via technical knockout at just 56 seconds into the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Myers|first=Thomas|date=2012-05-05|title=Video: Michael Chandler smashes Akihiro Gono in less than 60 seconds at Bellator 67|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/5/3000732/video-michael-chandler-akihiro-gono-fight-bellator-67-mma|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}</ref> Chandler made the first defense of his title against Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Winner [[Rick Hawn]], on January 17, 2013 at [[Bellator 85]]. He won the bout via submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rondina|first=Steven|title=Bellator 85: Michael Chandler Defeats Rick Hawn|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1490139-bellator-85-michael-chandler-defeats-rick-hawn|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> Chandler was set to make his second defense against Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Winner [[Dave Jansen]] June 19, 2013 at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVI|Bellator 96]]. However, on June 2, it was announced that Jansen had pulled out of the bout due to an injury<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-02|title=Dave Jansen Injured, Bellator Champ Michael Chandler Gets New Opponent, New Date {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/dave-jansen-injured-bellator-champ-michael-chandler-gets-new-opponent-new-date|access-date=2020-07-24|language=en-US}}</ref> and faced [[David Rickels]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/dave-jansen-off-bellator-96-david-rickels-meets-michael-chandler-at-bellator-97|title=Dave Jansen off Bellator 96, David Rickels meets Michael Chandler at Bellator 97 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2013-06-02|date=2013-06-02 }}</ref> He won the bout via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McCarter|first=Nathan|title=Bellator 97 Results: Michael Chandler Earns Quick KO Over David Rickels|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1723434-bellator-97-results-michael-chandler-earns-quick-ko-over-david-rickels|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> ====Title loss and return==== A rematch with [[Eddie Alvarez]] took place on November 2, 2013 in the main event of [[Bellator 106]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/eddie-alvarez-and-bellator-mend-fences-book-michael-chandler-rematch-for-ppv |title=Eddie Alvarez and Bellator mend fences, book Michael Chandler rematch for PPV |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2013-08-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105004438/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/eddie-alvarez-and-bellator-mend-fences-book-michael-chandler-rematch-for-ppv |archivedate=2013-11-05 |date=2013-08-13 }}</ref> He lost the match by split decision in another classic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Homistek|first=Hunter|title=Bellator 106: Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez II Results|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1835263-bellator-106-michael-chandler-vs-eddie-alvarez-ii-results|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> A third fight with Alvarez was set up for the main event of [[Bellator 120]] on May 17, 2014. However, a week before the bout, it was announced that Alvarez had suffered a concussion and was forced to pull out of the fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/10/5702972/eddie-alvarez-suffers-concussion-out-of-bellator-120|title=Eddie Alvarez suffers concussion, out of Bellator 120 |publisher=mmafighting.com |accessdate=2014-05-10|date=2014-05-10 }}</ref> Chandler instead faced [[Will Brooks]] for the interim lightweight title. He lost the back-and-forth bout by split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kontek|first=Riley|title=Michael Chandler vs. Will Brooks: What We Learned from Interim Title Fight|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2062088-michael-chandler-vs-will-brooks-what-we-learned-from-interim-title-fight|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref> With Bellator Lightweight Champion [[Eddie Alvarez]] leaving the promotion, Chandler faced [[Will Brooks]] in a rematch on November 15, 2014 at [[Bellator 131]] for the vacant lightweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tito-OrtizStephan-Bonnar-Will-BrooksMichael-Chandler-Set-for-Nov-15-Bellator-73373|title=Tito Ortiz-Stephan Bonnar, Will Brooks-Michael Chandler set for Nov. 15 Bellator |publisher=sherdog.com |date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> He lost the bout via technical knockout in the fourth round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-28|title=Bellator 145's Michael Chandler: 'I just know I'm better than Will Brooks'|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/10/bellator-145s-michael-chandler-i-just-know-im-better-than-will-brooks|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> Chandler faced [[Derek Campos]] on June 19, 2015 at [[Bellator 138]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/michael-chandler-vs-derek-campos-joins-bellator-138-which-moves-to-june-19|title=Michael Chandler vs. Derek Campos joins Bellator 138, which moves to June 19|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=March 24, 2015}}</ref> After a dominant start on the feet, including a knockdown, he won the match via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-20|title=Bellator 138 results: Michael Chandler overwhelms Derek Campos in first|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/06/bellator-138-results-michael-chandler-overwhelms-derek-campos-in-first|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> Chandler rematched [[David Rickels]] on November 6, 2015 at [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 145|Bellator 145]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-145|title=Bellator 145 Fight Card|date=2015-11-06|website=bellator.com|publisher=|last=|first=}}</ref> He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lyons|first=Joe|title=Chandler gets Rickels again at Bellator 145|url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/other/chandler-gets-rickels-again-at-bellator-145/article_a0572844-afba-511f-93a2-ed56799799a6.html|access-date=2020-07-24|website=STLtoday.com|language=en}}</ref> ====Second title reign==== In May 2016, Bellator MMA president [[Scott Coker]] announced that Chandler would rematch [[Patricky Freire]] on June 17, 2016, at [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 157|Bellator 157]], now for the vacant [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-Chandler-Patricky-Pitbull-to-Vie-for-Vacant-Lightweight-Title-at-Bellator-157-104977|title=Michael Chandler, Patricky 'Pitbull' to Vie for Vacant Lightweight Title |publisher=sherdog.com |date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> He regained the title after knocking Freire out in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-25|title=Twitter reacts to Michael Chandler's one-punch knockout of Patricky Freire at Bellator 157|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/06/twitter-reacts-to-michael-chandlers-one-punch-knockout-of-patricky-freire-at-bellator-157|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> In his first title defense, Chandler faced former [[UFC Lightweight Champion]] [[Benson Henderson]] on November 19, 2016 in the main event of [[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 165|Bellator 165]]. He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-27|title=Bellator 237 free fight: Michael Chandler edges Benson Henderson in lightweight title defense|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/bellator-237-free-fight-michael-chandler-benson-henderson-lightweight-title-defense|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> In his second title defense, Chandler faced [[Brent Primus]] on June 24, 2017 at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC.2FBellator 180|Bellator NYC]]. In the first round, the bout was temporarily halted by the referee to check on Chandler, whose left ankle was visibly injured. The bout was stopped in favor of Primus via technical knockout, earning him the [[List of Bellator MMA champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/bellator-nyc-brent-primus-breaks-michael-chandlers-leg-wins-lightweight-title|title=Bellator NYC results: Brent Primus wins lightweight title with injury TKO over Michael Chandler|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> ====Post-title reign==== Following the loss to Primus, Chandler remained out of action for the remainder of 2017. He made his return on January 20, 2018 at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#/Bellator 192|Bellator 192]]. on January 20, 2018 against [[Goiti Yamauchi]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2017/11/18/michael-chandler-face-goiti-yamauchi-bellator-192/|title=Michael Chandler to face Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 192|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=November 18, 2017}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22166029/chael-american-gangster-sonnen-defeats-quinton-rampage-jackson-bellator-mma-world-grand-prix|title=Sonnen unanimous over 'Rampage' at Bellator 192|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> In a rematch, Chandler was expected to challenge [[Brent Primus]] for the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight Championship]] on April 13, 2018 at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 197|Bellator 197]]. After Primus pulled out of the fight due to injury,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-22|title=Bellator's Michael Chandler blasts 'coward' Freire, questions Primus|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22871708/bellator-michael-chandler-blasts-cowards-brent-primus-patricio-pitbull|access-date=2020-07-24|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> Chandler faced [[Brandon Girtz]] on the same card. He won the fight via technical submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-14|title=Bellator 197 results: Michael Chandler puts Brandon Girtz to sleep with first-round choke|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/04/bellator-197-results-michael-chandler-chokes-out-brandon-girtz-first-round-st-louis|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> In late June 2018, reports surfaced that Chandler's contract with Bellator would expire imminently, making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/6/23/17495150/report-michael-chandlers-bellator-contract-expected-to-expire-imminently-mma|title=Report: Michael Chandler's Bellator MMA contract due to expire 'imminently'|date=June 23, 2018|author=Dan Hiergesell|publisher=mmamania.com}}</ref> On August 22, 2018, it was announced that Chandler had re-signed a new, exclusive multi-fight contract with [[Bellator MMA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24445995/michael-chandler-signs-exclusive-contract-bellator-mma-according-sources|title=Sources: Michael Chandler signs exclusive deal with Bellator|author=Brett Okamoto|work=espn.com|date=August 22, 2018}}</ref> ====Third title reign==== Chandler's anticipated rematch with [[Brent Primus]] took place on December 14, 2018, at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 212|Bellator 212]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/brent-primus-vs-michael-chandler-rematch-headlines-bellator-troops-event-hawaii-frank-mir-javy-ayala|author=John Morgan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 11, 2018|title=Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler rematch headlines new Bellator 'Salute the Troops' event in Hawaii}}</ref> Chandler dominated the majority of the fight by out-wrestling Primus, ultimately defeating him by unanimous decision and regaining the Bellator Lightweight World title in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/12/14/18140414/bellator-212-results-primus-vs-chandler-2|title=Bellator 212 results: Primus vs Chandler 2|work=mmafighting.com|date=December 15, 2018}}</ref> In the first defense of his new title, Chandler faced [[Patrício Freire]] on May 11, 2019 in the main event of [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 221|Bellator 221]]. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-221-results-patricio-pitbull-freire-stuns-michael-chandler-with-first-round-tko/amp/|title=Bellator 221 results, highlights: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire stuns Michael Chandler with first-round TKO|work=CBSSports.com|date=May 11, 2019|accessdate=May 14, 2019}}</ref> ====After third title loss==== On October 25, 2019, it was announced that Chandler would return to cage to rematch [[Benson Henderson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator & Rizin: Japan|Bellator & Rizin: Japan]] on December 29, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-ChandlerBenson-Henderson-Rematch-Set-for-Bellator-Japan-164501|title=Michael Chandler-Benson Henderson Rematch Set for Bellator Japan|date=October 25, 2019|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry}}</ref> However, Henderson was forced to withdraw from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Sidney Outlaw in an 160 pounds catchweight bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/12/5/20996626/benson-henderson-out-of-bellator-japan-michael-chandler-to-face-sidney-outlaw|title=Benson Henderson out of Bellator Japan, Michael Chandler to face Sidney Outlaw|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 5, 2019}}</ref> He defeated Outlaw via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2019/12/28/20907127/bellator-237-results-live-streaming-play-by-play-updates-rampage-fedor-rizin-japan-mma|title=Bellator 237 results: Live streaming play-by-play updates: 'Fedor vs Rampage'|work=MMA Mania|date=December 29, 2019|accessdate=December 29, 2019}}</ref> A rematch with [[Benson Henderson]] was rescheduled to take place at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]] on June 6, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2020-03-09|title=Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 rebooked for Bellator event on June 6|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/3/9/21171765/michael-chandler-vs-benson-henderson-2-rebooked-for-bellator-event-on-june-6|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> However, the event was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=stevejuon|date=2020-04-21|title=Bellator 244: 'Chandler vs Henderson 2' on June 6 postponed due to coronavirus|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/4/21/21229994/bellator-244-chandler-vs-henderson-2-june-6-postponed-coronavirus-mma|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}</ref> and eventually took place on August 7, 2020 at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 243|Bellator 243]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-23|title=Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2, Matt Mitrione vs. Tim Johnson set for Bellator 243|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/michael-chandler-vs-benson-henderson-2-matt-mitrione-vs-tim-johnson-set-for-bellator-243|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newswire|first=MMA Fighting|date=2020-08-07|title=Bellator 243 Results: Chandler vs. Henderson 2|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/7/21358078/bellator-243-results-chandler-vs-henderson-2|access-date=2020-08-08|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> In August 2020 it was reported that Chandler was a free agent following his victory at Bellator 243.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/bellator-243-michael-chandler-free-agency-keeping-options-open|title=A free agent after Bellator 243, Michael Chandler keeping options open|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 5, 2020}}</ref> === Ultimate Fighting Championship === On September 17, 2020, it was announced that Chandler had signed a contract with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and served as a backup for a title bout between [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]] and [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 254]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2020-09-17|title=Michael Chandler signs with UFC, set to serve as backup for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/17/21443783/dana-white-announces-michael-chandler-signing-backup-khabib-nurmagomedov-justin-gaethje-ufc-254|access-date=2020-09-17|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> Chandler made his promotional debut against [[Dan Hooker]] at [[UFC 257]] on January 24, 2021<!-- Event took place on January 24, 2021 at UAE. - DO NOT CHANGE Local date (January 24) as per [[MOS:TIME|Manual of Style ("Time" section)]] Wikipedia guideline -->.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Michael Chandler's octagon debut set vs. Dan Hooker at UFC 257|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-257-michael-chandler-debut-vs-dan-hooker-mma-fight-booking-lightweight|access-date=2021-01-04|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.<ref name="Chandler def. Hooker">{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-01-23|title=UFC 257 Results: Michael Chandler Lives Up to Expectations, KO's Dan Hooker|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/24/ufc-257-results-michael-chandler-kos-dan-hooker/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] '' award.<ref name="UFC257">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/1/24/22246438/ufc-257-post-fight-bonuses-poirier-stops-mcgregor-in-second-round|title=UFC 257 post-fight bonuses: Poirier stops McGregor in second round|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Stephie Haynes|date=2021-01-24|access-date=2021-01-24}}</ref> Chandler faced long–time veteran [[Charles Oliveira]] for the vacant [[UFC Lightweight Championship]], following former champion [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]]'s retirement, while headlining [[UFC 262]] on May 15, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=BREAKING: UFC books Michael Chandler – Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title|url=https://empiresportsmedia.com/mma/breaking-ufc-books-michael-chandler-charles-oliveira-for-the-lightweight-title/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Empire Sports Media|language=en-US}}</ref> Although he managed to knockdown Oliveira in the first, Chandler lost the fight via technical knockout early in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-05-16|title=UFC 262 Results: Charles Oliveira Stuns Michael Chandler to Claim Lightweight Title|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/16/ufc-262-results-charles-oliveira-vs-michael-chandler/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Chandler is scheduled to face former [[UFC Lightweight Champion|UFC Interim Lightweight Champion]] [[Justin Gaethje]] at [[UFC 268]] on November 6, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-30|title=Sources: Gaethje-Chandler added to UFC 268|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31923484/sources-justin-gaethje-michael-chandler-added-ufc-268|access-date=2021-08-07|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> ==Personal life== Chandler started dating Brie Willett in 2013 after emailing for almost two years. Subsequently, they got married in 2014.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tyjC9AyVv/ Michael Chandler's instagram]</ref> The couple adopted a son in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mindenhall|first=Chuck|date=2017-12-24|title=How everything changed for Michael Chandler in just six minutes|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/24/16802256/how-everything-changed-for-michael-chandler-in-just-six-minutes|access-date=2020-07-24|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> Chandler owns Training Camp, a fitness and MMA gym in [[Nashville]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=TRAINING CAMP - Nashville, TN|url=https://www.facebook.com/trainingcampnashville/posts/203901846841477|access-date=2020-07-24|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> ==Championships and awards== ===Mixed martial arts=== *'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]''' **[[Bonus Awards|Performance of the Night]] (One time) <small> vs. [[Dan Hooker]]</small><ref name="UFC257"/> *'''[[Bellator Fighting Championships]]''' **[[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]] (Three times) ***Two successful title defenses (first reign) ***One successful title defense (second reign) ***Three successful title defenses (overall) **[[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four#Lightweight tournament bracket|Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament Championship]] **Most submission victories in Bellator Lightweight division (6)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/bellator-226-post-event-facts-ryan-bader-record-history-title|title=Bellator 226 post-event facts: Even without win, Ryan Bader makes history|date=September 9, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref> **Tied (with [[David Rickels]]) for most fights in Bellator history (23)<ref name=pre243>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/bellator-243-pre-event-facts-michael-chandler-records-most-fights-knockouts-submissions-bellator-history|title=Bellator 243 pre-event facts: The many records of Michael Chandler|author=Mike Bohn|date=August 4, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> **Most stoppage wins in Bellator MMA history (13)<ref name=pre243 /> **Most stoppage wins in Bellator Lightweight division (ten)<ref name=pre243 /> **Most title reigns in Bellator MMA history (3) **Most title bouts in Bellator MMA history (11)<ref name=pre243 /> **Most wins in Bellator Lightweight division history (15)<ref name="pre243" /> **Tied (with [[Patrício Freire]]) for most wins in Bellator MMA history (18) **Tied (with [[Ilima-Lei Macfarlane]] and [[Neiman Gracie]]) for second most submission wins in Bellator MMA history (6) *'''[[MMAJunkie]]''' **2016 June Knockout of the Month <small>vs. [[Patricky Freire]] on June 24<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-june-which-brutal-finish-took-the-cake |title = MMAjunkie's 'Knockout of the Month' for June: Which brutal finish took the cake?|date = 2016-06-30}}</ref></small> **2021 May Fight of the Month {{small|vs. [[Charles Oliveira]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-may-2021-charles-oliveira-michael-chandler-ufc-262|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for May: A back-and-forth title fight|date=June 4, 2021|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref> *'''[[Sherdog]]''' **[[Sherdog#Breakthrough Fighter of the Year|2011 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year]] *'''[[Yahoo! Sports]]''' **2011 Fight of the Year <small>vs. [[Eddie Alvarez]] on November 19</small> ===Amateur wrestling=== *'''[[National Collegiate Athletic Association]]''' **[[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] [[All-American]] (2009) **[[Big 12 Conference]] Championship Runner-up (2008, 2009) **[[University of Missouri]] Wrestling Team Captain (2007–2009) **Ed Lampitt Coaches Award (2009) **Hap Whitney Coaches Award (2006) **Hap Whitney Most Improved Wrestler (2006) *'''[[Missouri State High School Activities Association]]''' **[[Missouri State High School Activities Association|MSHSAA]] High School State Championship Runner-up (2004) **All-St. Louis Team (2004) ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 10 | ko-losses= 4 | sub-wins= 7 | sub-losses= | dec-wins= 5 | dec-losses= 2 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{No2}}Loss |align=center|22–6 |[[Charles Oliveira]] |TKO (punches) |[[UFC 262]] |{{dts|2021|May|15}} |align=center|2 |align=center|0:19 |[[Houston, Texas]], United States |{{small|For the vacant [[UFC Lightweight Championship]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|22–5 |[[Dan Hooker]] |TKO (punches) |[[UFC 257]] |{{dts|2021|January|24}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:30 |[[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates |{{small|Performance of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|21–5 |[[Benson Henderson]] | KO (punches) |[[Bellator_MMA_in_2020#Bellator 243|Bellator 243]] |{{dts|2020|August|7}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:09 |[[Uncasville, Connecticut]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|20–5 |Sidney Outlaw |KO (punches) |[[Bellator_MMA_in_2019#Bellator 237 237|Bellator 237]] |{{dts|2019|December|29}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:59 |[[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}} |- |{{No2}}Loss |align=center|19–5 |[[Patrício Freire]] |TKO (punches) |[[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 221|Bellator 221]] |{{dts|2019|May|11}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:01 |[[Rosemont, Illinois]], United States |{{small|Lost the [[List of Bellator MMA champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|19–4 |[[Brent Primus]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 212|Bellator 212]] |{{dts|2018|December|14}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |[[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States |{{small|Won the [[List of Bellator MMA champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|18–4 |[[Brandon Girtz]] |Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) |[[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 197|Bellator 197]] |{{dts|2018|April|13|format=mdy}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:00 |[[St. Charles, Missouri]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|17–4 |[[Goiti Yamauchi]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 192|Bellator 192]] |{{dts|2018|January|20|format=mdy}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Inglewood, California]], United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|16–4 |[[Brent Primus]] |TKO (doctor stoppage) |[[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator NYC/Bellator 180|Bellator NYC]] |{{dts|2017|June|24|format=mdy}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:22 |[[New York City, New York]], United States |{{small|Lost the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|16–3 |[[Benson Henderson]] |Decision (split) |[[Bellator MMA in 2016#Bellator 165|Bellator 165]] |{{dts|2016|November|19}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |[[San Jose, California]], United States |{{small|Defended the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|15–3 | [[Patricky Freire]] | KO (punch) | [[Bellator 157|Bellator 157: Dynamite 2]] | {{dts|2016|June|24}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:14 | [[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States |{{small|Won the vacant [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|14–3 | [[David Rickels]] | TKO (punches) | [[Bellator 145]] | {{dts|2015|November|6}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:05 | [[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|13–3 | [[Derek Campos]] | Submission (rear-naked choke) | [[Bellator 138]] | {{dts|2015|June|19}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:17 | [[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|12–3 | [[Will Brooks]] | TKO (punches) | [[Bellator 131]] | {{dts|2014|November|15}} | align=center| 4 | align=center| 3:48 | [[San Diego, California]], United States | {{small|For the vacant [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|12–2 | [[Will Brooks]] | Decision (split) | [[Bellator 120]] | {{dts|2014|May|17}} | align=center| 5 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Southaven, Mississippi]], United States | {{small|For the interim [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|12–1 | [[Eddie Alvarez]] | Decision (split) | [[Bellator 106]] | {{dts|2013|November|2}} | align=center| 5 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Long Beach, California]], United States | {{small|Lost the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 12–0 | [[David Rickels]] | KO (punches) | [[Bellator Fighting Championships: 2013 Summer Series#Bellator XCVII|Bellator 97]] | {{dts|2013|July|31}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:44 | [[Rio Rancho, New Mexico]], United States | {{small|Defended the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 11–0 | [[Rick Hawn]] | Submission (rear-naked choke) | [[Bellator 85]] | {{dts|2013|January|17}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:07 | [[Irvine, California]], United States | {{small|Defended the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 10–0 | [[Akihiro Gono]] | TKO (punches) | [[Bellator 67]] | {{dts|2012|May|4}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:56 | [[Rama, Ontario]], Canada | {{small|Non-title bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 9–0 | [[Eddie Alvarez]] | Submission (rear-naked choke) | [[Bellator 58]] | {{dts|2011|November|19}} | align=center| 4 | align=center| 3:06 | [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States | {{small|Won the [[List of Bellator champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator Lightweight World Championship]].}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 8–0 | [[Patricky Freire]] | Decision (unanimous) | [[Bellator 44]] | {{dts|2011|May|14}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States | {{small|Won the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–0 | [[Lloyd Woodard]] | Decision (unanimous) | [[Bellator 40]] | {{dts|2011|April|09}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Newkirk, Oklahoma]], United States | {{small|Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament semifinal.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 6–0 | [[Marcin Held]] | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | [[Bellator 36]] | {{dts|2011|March|12}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:56 | [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], United States | {{small|Lightweight debut. Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament quarterfinal.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 5–0 | Chris Page | Submission (standing guillotine choke) | [[Bellator 32]] | {{dts|2010|October|14}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:57 | [[Kansas City, Missouri]], United States | {{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–0 | Scott Stapp | TKO (punches) | [[Bellator 31]] | {{dts|2010|September|30}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:57 | [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], United States | {{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–0 | Sal Woods | Submission (rear-naked choke) | [[Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery]] | {{dts|2010|May|15}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:59 | [[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–0 | Richard Bouphanouvong | TKO (punches) | [[2009 in Strikeforce#Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears|Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears]] | {{dts|2009|November|20}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:07 | [[Kansas City, Kansas]], United States | {{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–0 | Kyle Swadley | TKO (punches) | First Blood OFC | {{dts|2009|August|08}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:30 | [[Lake Ozark, Missouri]], United States |{{small|Welterweight debut.}} {{end}} ==NCAA record== {{s-start}} ! colspan="8"| NCAA Championships Matches |- ! Res. ! Record ! Opponent ! Score ! Date ! Event |- ! style=background:white colspan=6 |2009 NCAA Championships 5th at 157&nbsp;lbs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA%202009.pdf|title=National Wrestling Hall of Fame - NCAA Brackets}}</ref> |- |{{yes2}}Win |10–8 |align=left|Matt Moley |style="font-size:88%"|2–1 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=7|March 19–21, 2009 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=7|2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships |- |{{no2}}Loss |9–8 |align=left|[[Gregor Gillespie]] |style="font-size:88%"|MD 2–10 |- |{{yes2}}Win |9–7 |align=left|Tyler Safratowich |style="font-size:88%"|MD 13–5 |- |{{yes2}}Win |8–7 |align=left|Jonny Bonilla-Bowman |style="font-size:88%"|6–5 |- |{{no2}}Loss |7–7 |align=left|Jordan Leen |style="font-size:88%"|2–4 |- |{{yes2}}Win |7–6 |align=left|Chase Pami |style="font-size:88%"|6–0 |- |{{yes2}}Win |6–6 |align=left|Kurt Kinser |style="font-size:88%"|4–3 |- ! style=background:white colspan=6 |2008 NCAA Championships at 157&nbsp;lbs<ref>http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/pdf/brackets/NCAA%202008.pdf</ref> |- |{{no2}}Loss |5–6 |align=left|Brandon Becker |style="font-size:88%"|2–8 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|March 20–22, 2008 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships |- |{{no2}}Loss |5–5 |align=left|Michael Poeta |style="font-size:88%"|3–7 |- |{{yes2}}Win |5–4 |align=left|Cyler Sanderson |style="font-size:88%"|5–3 |- |{{yes2}}Win |4–4 |align=left|Dave Nakasone |style="font-size:88%"|5–3 |- ! style=background:white colspan=6 |2007 NCAA Championships at 157&nbsp;lbs<ref>https://archive.bloomu.edu/sports/wrst06/brackets.pdf</ref> |- |{{no2}}Loss |3–4 |align=left|Ryan Hluschak |style="font-size:88%"|5–10 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|March 15–17, 2007 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships |- |{{yes2}}Win |3–3 |align=left|Chris Oliver |style="font-size:88%"|MD 11–2 |- |{{yes2}}Win |2–3 |align=left|Tyler Shirley |style="font-size:88%"|Fall |- |{{no2}}Loss |1–3 |align=left|[[Bubba Jenkins]] |style="font-size:88%"|MD 3–15 |- ! style=background:white colspan=6 |[[2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2006 NCAA Championships]] at 157&nbsp;lbs<ref>http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/pdf/brackets/NCAA%202006.pdf</ref> |- |{{no2}}Loss |1–2 |align=left|Brandon Becker |style="font-size:88%"|4–10 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|March 16–18, 2006 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|[[2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships]] |- |{{no2}}Loss |1–1 |align=left|Ben Cherrington |style="font-size:88%"|1–8 |- |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Matt Lebe |style="font-size:88%"|3–2 |- {{end}} ==See also== * [[List of current UFC fighters]] * [[List of Strikeforce alumni]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Sherdog}} {{Bellator Lightweight Championship}} {{UFC Lightweight Rankings}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Chandler, Michael}} [[Category:1986 births]] [[Category:American male mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Mixed martial artists from Missouri]] [[Category:People from High Ridge, Missouri]] [[Category:People from Boca Raton, Florida]] [[Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters]] [[Category:Bellator MMA champions]] [[Category:University of Missouri alumni]]'