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[46] On August 22, 2018, it was announced that Chandler had re-signed a new, exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. [52] Alvarez won the fight via knockout in the third round. [19] His next fight at the tournament's semi-finals took place four weeks later at Bellator 5, against Eric Reynolds. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Matt Frevola via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) Brad Tavares def. As of January 25, 2021, Chandler is ranked #4 in the UFC Lightweight rankings. By the fifth round, both fighters were busted up and bleeding badly. A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety when he competed for Bellator MMA where he was in from 2010 to 2020. [25] He was defeated by Chandler by rear naked choke in the fourth round. However, a week before the fight, it was announced that Alvarez had suffered a concussion and was forced to pull out of the fight. [32][33], In August 2014, new Bellator MMA president Scott Coker announced that Alvarez had been released from his contract with the promotion. He fought and defeated Toby Imada, via a rear naked choke submission early in the second round, to become Bellator's first ever lightweight champion. A few weeks prior to the first event, it was announced that the Japanese promotion DREAM, started by the minds behind PRIDE FC and K-1 had signed Alvarez to compete in their 154-pound grand prix. He was subsequently signed to an exclusive contract with Bellator Fighting Championships. He won the bout via submission in the second round. ONE Championship refers to their 170 lb class as Lightweight, but under the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 170 lbs is considered Welterweight. [22] He won the match via technical knockout at just 56 seconds into the first round. 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[60][61], On November 7, 2018, it was announced that Alvarez would be one of eight participants in the ONE Lightweight Grand Prix. Dream Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Chandler, who fights out of south Florida, is a former multiple-time Bellator MMA champion. In the first round, the bout was temporarily halted by the referee to check on Chandler, whose left ankle was visibly injured. [21], Alvarez faced Josh Neer in a non-title "Super fight" on May 6, 2010, at Bellator 17, in which he defeated Neer via rear-naked choke at 2:08 of round 2.[22]. [36] He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. [40] Alvarez won the fight by split decision. Didn't compete in final round due to an arm injury. Alvarez's replacement was Joachim Hansen, whom he defeated two months earlier. Alvarez first claimed lightweight gold in Bellator in 2009, winning the promotion’s inaugural 155lb title. He won the fight via technical submission in the first round. [44] Despite being a three-to-one underdog going into the fight, Alvarez found his range early and rocked dos Anjos with a right hand just past the halfway point of the first round. [38] However, Alvarez pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Donald Cerrone. Alvarez is the first fighter to have won championships in both Bellator MMA and the UFC. ... Oliveira vs. Chandler May 15, 2021. [9], Chandler made his Strikeforce debut on November 20, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears where he fought Richard Bouphanouvong, He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. Melendez tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. [55][56][57][58] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Bellator Season One Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. [15] In the opening round of the tournament, Chandler faced Marcin Held, at Bellator 36. The bout was stopped in favor of Primus via technical knockout, earning him the Bellator Lightweight Championship. However, he was unable to advance in the tournament due to a cut and severe swelling under his right eye. [64] They adopted a son in 2018. Alvarez faced Michael Chandler on November 2, 2013, at Bellator 106. [6][7][8] He started boxing at Front Street Gym at the age of eight under his father and Frank Kubach. [35], Chandler rematched David Rickels on November 6, 2015 at Bellator 145. [35][36] Despite absorbing several flurries of clinch strikes from Alvarez through the first round, Cerrone recovered from a slow start and ended up controlling the rest of the fight with leg kicks that eventually hurt Alvarez. Alvarez was the first Lightweight champion in Bellator MMA. [21], In his first fight after winning the title, Chandler faced Akihiro Gono in a non-title superfight at Bellator 67. He opted out of competing as an amateur and in August 2009, Chandler made his professional MMA debut with a first-round TKO victory over Kyle Swadley. [53], A rematch with Benson Henderson was rescheduled to take place at Bellator 244 on June 6, 2020. [46], Alvarez made his first title defense against the then UFC Featherweight champion Conor McGregor on November 12, 2016, at UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michael Chandler (born April 24, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler during his senior season and was selected to the All-St. Louis Team. All Results Bellator PFL Invicta FC ONE FC Fight Results. The win moved Chandler into the semi-finals. [8], Immediately after his wrestling career was over, Chandler began training mixed martial arts at Xtreme Couture. A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety when he competed for the Bellator MMA promotion where he fought from 2010 to 2020. Main card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. [43], In his fourth UFC fight, Alvarez faced Rafael dos Anjos on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90 for the UFC Lightweight Championship. Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament semifinal. [68], Alvarez faced former ONE lightweight title challenger Iuri Lapicus at ONE on TNT 1 on April 7, 2021. [39], In his first title defense, Chandler faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on November 19, 2016 in the main event of Bellator 165. He then swarmed dos Anjos and landed a barrage of unanswered punches before the fight was stopped via TKO. Alvarez returned at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes on August 2, 2019 against former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang. [7] He also built a close relationship with two–time Dan Hodge Trophy winner and eventual Bellator MMA World Champion Ben Askren and two–time All–American and eventual UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley. For other people named Michael Chandler, see. [50], In July 2017, it was announced that Alvarez would be a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 26 against former WSOF Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje. He lost the back-and-forth bout by split decision. [26] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. He holds notable wins over former world champions Pat Curran, Michael Chandler, Shinya Aoki, Gilbert Melendez, Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis, Eduard Folayang and Rafael dos Anjos. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney called the fight the best he'd ever seen. [50], On October 25, 2019, it was announced that Chandler would return to cage to rematch Benson Henderson at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019. [59], On October 15, 2018, it was announced that Alvarez signed with ONE Championship, set to make his promotional debut some time in early 2019 as part of their Lightweight division. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship divisional champs Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson reacted to their disappointing losses at One on TNT 1. [20], Alvarez advanced to the lightweight tournament's finals, which took place at Bellator 12 on June 19, 2009. [15], Alvarez advanced to the second round of the tournament, where he defeated top-ranked Lightweight fighter Joachim Hansen on May 11, 2008, by unanimous decision.[16]. [10], He went to Northeast Catholic High School, excelling and becoming a varsity letterman in football, wrestling and track. [45], In late June 2018, reports surfaced that Chandler's contract with Bellator would expire imminently, making him a free agent. He’d go on to defend the title, then lose it to Michael Chandler, only to win it back in their second fight. [27], On August 13, 2013, it was announced that Alvarez and Bellator had reached an agreement regarding his contract status. [49], In the first defense of his new title, Chandler faced Patrício Freire on May 11, 2019 in the main event of Bellator 221. [71][72] Alvarez later stated he would appeal the disqualification loss. In the early rounds, Alvarez's jab and punching combinations found their home, damaging the left eye of Chandler, while Chandler was able to land multiple take down attempts and slams, and threatened a rear naked choke. [13] At Bodog Fight's "Clash of the Nations" pay per view in Russia on April 14, 2007, Alvarez's size disadvantage would be exposed, as he suffered his first career loss when he was TKO'd by UFC veteran Nick Thompson at 4:32 into round 2. The event took place in Singapore and aired in a primetime slot in the United States on TNT. [9] At the age of 11, Alvarez started wrestling in a youth wrestling program. [51] However, Henderson was forced to withdraw from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Sidney Outlaw in an 160 pounds catchweight bout. On New Year's Eve 2008, Alvarez fought Shinya Aoki at K-1 Dynamite!! However, on June 2, it was announced that Jansen had pulled out of the bout due to an injury[25] and faced David Rickels at Bellator 97 instead. [7], Alvarez won the MFC Welterweight Championship in his seventh professional fight in June 2006, when he defeated Derrick Noble via KO at 1:01 of the first round. [38] He regained the title after knocking Freire out in the first round. 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