Not much is known about Michael Chandler through five wins in his professional career. He's obviously a phenomenal athlete and being an Xtreme Couture product is clearly a beneficial association. His All-American wrestling pedigree is a boon as well, although it'll be curious to see how he handles someone with the takedown defense, sprawl and brawl game of Rob McCullough.
Michael Chandler Confirmed As Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament Participant
So far Chandler has not only gone undefeated, he’s finished all of his opposition as well with either strikes or submissions. I wouldn’t read much into it as early-stage opposition in MMA can be a very uneven thing, but clearly Chandler is one to watch.
From the Bellator release:
With a pair of impressive wins under the Bellator banner in 2010, Chandler's opponents have never made past the second round, as the Missouri native is a perfect 5-0 in his professional career with all of his victories coming by way of (T)KO or submission.
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Training alongside UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard and Bellator welterweight Jay Hieron at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, the former Division I All American is ready to break the mold of many wrestlers who have transitioned to MMA.
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