Michael Chandler Biography

Michael Chandler Jr. (born April 24, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist fighting in the lightweight division. He is currently under contract with Bellator MMA where he is a former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion. He was also the winner of the Bellator Season Four: Lightweight Tournament. He is currently ranked as the #15 lightweight in the world by FightMatrix.com. He was the 2011 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year. He holds notable victories over UFC Lightweight Champions Benson Henderson and Eddie Alvarez.