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Article by Brian Hemminger Michael Chandler’s life changed forever in 2011, but you wouldn’t believe it by talking to him. If not for a certain UFC light heavyweight named Jon Jones, Chandler could have taken home the “Fighter of the Year” award after defeating the likes of Marcin Held, Lloyd Woodard, Patricky Freire and then top five lightweight Eddie Alvarez to win the Bellator tournament and capture the 155 pound title. Despite all the accolades, the new rocket ride to the top 10 in the lightweight divisional rankings and that strap of gold around his waist, Chandler has remained grounded…
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Article by Jack Bratcher Click Here To View His Website Blessed Threads! Follow him at @mikechandlermma Bellator Fighting Championships will take this Friday off, but their sixth season picks back up next next week with Bellator 67 on Friday, May 4, at Casino Rama in Orilla, Ontario. The night’s main card will feature Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler (9-0) squaring off against Japanese superstar Akihiro Gono (32-17-7) in a non-title affair. Also, Bellator’s season six welterweight semifinals will take place as UFC vet Ben Saunders (13-4-2) takes on Bryan Baker (17-3), and Dave Rickels (10-0) battles Karl Amoussou (14-4-2). In…
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Written by Spencer Lazara Michael Chandler is probably the best fighter not on your radar despite being victorious against a top 5 opponent in Eddie Alvarez in what was one of the best fights of 2011. He has been training in Las Vegas with Alliance MMA who are all there for the Ultimate Fighter Live. He is shown sparring with Ross Pearson and doing some rigorous strength and conditioning while talking about his upcoming fight against Akihiro Gono at Bellator 67. Click Here To View His Website Blessed Threads! Follow him at @mikechandlermma
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