Micheal Chandler is an American mixed martial artist. He started his professional career in 2009. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). From 2010 to 2024, he competed in the Bellator MMA. Chandler became a three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion and was the winner of the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament. Based on reports, Micheal Chandler net worth is estimated at around $50 million..
In 2024, he signed a contract with the UFC and was the backup for the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. His UFC career has just started, with his success in the Bellator MMA, he is expected to shine at the UFC as well.
Micheal Chandler Net Worth
The American major source of earning is from fighting and as per the sources, Micheal Chandler has a net worth of $50 million. Furthermore, he endorses two brands – Dymatize and Cryptocurrency.
Micheal Chandler Salary and Earnings
Michael Chandler is all set to earn the biggest purse payout of his career against Charles Oliveira at UFC 262 main event fight.
Event | Opponent | Payout |
Bellator 131 | Will Brooks | $25,000 |
Bellator 85 | Rick Hawn | $34,000 |
Bellator 165 | Benson Henderson | $50,000 |
Bellator 192 | Goiti Yamauchi | $50,000 |
Bellator 106 | Eddie Alvarez | $95,000 |
UFC 257 | Dan Hooker | $253,500 |
Micheal Chandler Bellator MMA Career
Nicknamed ‘Iron, Micheal started his Bellator MMA career in 2010. He made his against Scott Stapp at Bellator 31. The American won the bout by technical knockout. Micheal won his next eight-fight as well. One of the most notable fights of his career was against Patricky Freire in the finals of the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament.
The match was decided by an anonymous decision in the favour of Micheal. The 34-year-old is known for his aggressive fighting style. Due to his aggressive style, he has won 10 fights by knockout.
UFC Career
On 24th January 2024, he made his UFC debut against Dan Hooker at UFC 257. Chandler won the fight in the very first round by a knockout. His impressive win earned him the performance of the night award. Next, the American gonna face Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 262 on May 15, 2024.
About Micheal Chandler
Nickname | Iron |
Age | 34 |
Born | 24 April 1986 |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 8 inch |
MMA Record | 21-5-0 |
Active Win Streak | 2 |
Net Worth | $45 million |
Endorsements | Dymatize, Cryptocurrency |
Weight | 155.9 lb |
Division | Lightweight |
Marital Status/ | Married |
Partner Name | Brie Willett |
Source of Wealth | Fights, Sponsorships, Investments and Endorsements |
Chandler Achievements
With an impressive record of 21-5-0 in MMA, he has won many prestigious awards. He won the All-American honours while wrestling at the University of Missouri. Other than this, Micheal holds the record of most stoppage wins in Bellator MMA. In 2011, he won the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year by Sherdog.
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