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My Take
Michael Chandler is one of those fighters I will always make time to watch. From small-town High Ridge, Missouri, through collegiate wrestling at the University of Missouri, to three Bellator lightweight titles and now the UFC cage, his story is pure grind and conviction. What wins me over is not just the record but the willingness to walk forward, to trade in the fire, win or lose. His fights feel like the heart is riding on every punch. Even as the years stack up he refuses to give younger contenders an inch. If you want a working definition of a born fighter, Chandler is a strong candidate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Chandler
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・チャンドラー
- Reading
- まいける・ちゃんどらー
- Born
- April 24, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- High Ridge, Missouri, United States
- Height
- 68 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / amateur wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Northwest High School
- University
- University of Missouri
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Chandler born?
Born April 24, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Michael Chandler from?
Michael Chandler is from High Ridge, Missouri, United States.
What does Michael Chandler do?
Michael Chandler works as mixed martial arts fighter, amateur wrestler.
How tall is Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler is 68 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.