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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Dana White? </strong></h2>
Dana Frederick White Jr. is a name that every MMA fanatic knows. From running away from mobsters to running the biggest MMA promotion in the world, White has come a long way. An organization he and his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought for $2 million, now stands at nearly $7-8 million.

He played an instrumental role in making the UFC the household brand it is today. He started his career as a bouncer and climbed the ladder to become one of the most successful businesspeople worldwide. His business acumen, shrewd tactics, and eye for opportunities eased UFC's path to establish itself as the biggest MMA promotion.

As of 2024, he works as the President of UFC, a position he has held since 2001.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's early life </b></h2>
Born on July 28, 1969, White spent his early childhood in Ware, Massachusetts. The 53-year-old spent his youth switching bases between Las Vegas and Maine. White initially attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he first encountered Lorenzo Fertitta. However, he got kicked out twice and finally graduated from Hermon High School in Maine in 1987.
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White dropped out of college twice and juggled various jobs, including laying asphalt, a bouncer at an Irish bar, and as a bellhop at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Ever interested in combat sports, White picked up a pair of boxing gloves at 17 and initially dreamt of pursuing a professional career. However, he soon dropped the idea after witnessing a punch drunk boxer (someone suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to head trauma injury) and feared the same outcome for himself.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's parents</b></h2>
Dana White was born to June and Dana White Sr. and traces his roots as an Irish American. While much is not known about his father, he and his sister Kelly mostly grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His mother was a nurse by profession and their move to Vegas was in pursuit of a better livelihood.

In 2011, June released the unauthorized autobiography of the UFC lynchpin- 'Dana White, King of MMA'. She shockingly revealed that her son <em>"had turned his back on his family and friends who were there for home when he needed help and support".</em>

READ MORE: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dana-was-causing-us-problems-and-costing-plenty-from-the-very-beginning-of-his-life-dana-white-put-his-single-mother-in-hostage-situation-moments-after-his-birth/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana Was Causing Us Problems and Costing Plenty From the Very Beginning of His Life: Dana White Put His Single Mother in Hostage Situation Moments After His Birth</a>

Similarly, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eMp_rWgjc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a 2011 interview,</a> she said, <em>"He's not a good person. He seems to have lost his character somewhere along the way. He mistreats people."</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's wife and children</b></h2>
UFC President is married to Anne, whom he met in eighth grade, and the duo tied the knot in 1996. The couple is blessed with three children, two sons- Dana III, Aidan, and one daughter Savannah.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>What is Dana White's net worth in 2024?</b></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dana White has a net worth of $500 million. Further, he collects an estimated $20 million salary annually.

Apart from this, he also owns "Power Slap," alongside ventures inside the UFC like "Dana White's Contender Series." This surely helps him bank quite a sum, alongside his occasional big wins in gambling. For instance, he once won nearly $7 million in a single night at a Las Vegas Casino.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Is Dana White the owner of UFC?</strong></h2>
While running boxercise gyms, he met MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, and eventually took over as their manager. Moreover, he met Bob Meyrowitz and pounced on the opportunity when he learned Meyrowitz wanted to sell UFC. He sought the aid of Lorenzo Fertitta and ultimately he and his older brother Frank bought the UFC for $2 million. And the pair appointed White as the President.
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In 2019, White penned a lucrative 7-year contract with the promotion, elongating his stronghold. Markedly, in April 2023, Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-unbelievable-wwes-high-profile-sale-to-ufcs-parent-company-made-jim-ross-scared-because-of-one-particular-reason/" target="_self" rel="noopener">announced a merger with WWE</a> to form a new $24 billion company. Additionally, White retained his position as the president of the UFC brand. White previously owned 9% of the UFC before he sold his stake to Endeavor for $340 million.

In addition, White also worked as a co-promoter of the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a>-Floyd Mayweather fight, thus making his debut in boxing scenes. However, soon he lost interest as he labeled boxing promotion as a "<em>broken business</em>" in 2022.

Another brainchild of White, The Power Slap, debuted in January 2023, on which White worked as a producer.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White’s health: Weight loss, fasting &amp; transformation</strong></h2>
Over the last few years, Dana White's health has undergone a massive transformation, and now he is seemingly in his best health. His life coach and founder of 10X Health System, Garry Brecka had even predicted that at the rate White was indulging in bad habits and ignoring his health, he might only have a decade left.

He had previously been wrongly diagnosed with idiopathic depression, and the medications took a toll on him. Later, the mogul also suffered from dangerously high blood pressure, was overweight, and had a high triglyceride count, which allowed Brecka to reach his conclusion. And according to him, marking the life expectancy only validated the urgency for White.

He would soon make <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-why-did-dana-white-lose-so-much-weight-real-reason-behind-86-hour-water-fast-carried-out-by-the-ufc-ceo/">massive strides in his lifestyle and share with the world his secrets</a>. He followed a holistic plan with the help of Brecka that included the right diet, supplements, and exercise. His diet included high fat but low carbs, to induce ketosis, a method by which fat is broken down into ketones. It also included an 86-hour water-fast regimen that was so transformative that White couldn't help but share it with the world.

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Now White continues to be healthier than ever and includes other innovative techniques such as ice baths to up his health game. After all, to be the president of the world's biggest MMA promotion is no joke and only a healthy man can play the long haul.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White’s other businesses and endorsements</strong></h2>
A man of many talents, the man who made UFC the biggest MMA promotion in the world has numerous other ventures under his sleeve. Here are some enlisted-
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<h3>Power Slap</h3>
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White is the founder and promoter of Power Slap, an unconventional fighting organization that was launched in 2022. Since then, it has come under much controversy, with many deeming it a barbaric and exploitative sport. Nonetheless, White has stood stern on his belief that it has the potential to become a major combat sport and open new avenues for numerous fighters.
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<h3><strong>Throw One</strong></h3>
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It is a media company that was founded by the two original pillars of the UFC banner, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. This venture operates as the parent company for numerous ventures, such as,-
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 	<li data-sourcepos="6:5-6:88"><strong>Power Slap:</strong> The controversial slap-fighting organization.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="7:5-7:53"><strong>Ridiculousness:</strong> A popular comedy clip show.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="8:5-8:75"><strong>Street League Skateboarding:</strong> A professional skateboarding league.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="9:5-9:62"><strong>Nitro Circus:</strong> A live-action stunt performance group.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="10:5-10:64"><strong>Travis Pastrana's NRX Rallycar:</strong> A rally racing series.</li>
</ul>
White's involvement currently stands as the co-founder and co-owner of the above. Further, the UFC head honcho is committed to UFC and restricts himself from promoting anything apart from the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White's awards and accomplishments</strong></h2>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Armed Forces Foundation - Patriot Award (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">World MMA Awards - Leading Man of the Year (2008–23)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Wrestling Observer Newsletter - Promoter of the Year (2005–13; 2015–16)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Other accomplishments - Nevada Sportsman of the Year (2009)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's foundation and charity</b></h2>
The UFC president also liberally utilizes his money for good causes. He has donated $100,000 to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a>'s charity. In addition, he once gave $50,000 for a liver transplant to the daughter of one of the instructors at Tiger Muay Thai.

Also, he gave $100,000 to his former high school, and $1 million to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White’s house</strong></h2>
The UFC head's first notable house purchase was reported in 2006 when he bought a mansion in Pine Island Court, Las Vegas, from the American business mogul <b>Frank Fertitta </b>for $1.95 million. Thereafter he bought 3 more mansions in the same area from 2016 to 2017, which were later demolished, presumably to build his current mega mansion.

The current mansion boasts nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, a basketball court, an arcade, a bar, and a kitchen, all worthy of a king.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White’s car collection</strong></h2>
Complimenting his massive crib, and the luxurious office is his collection of vehicles that he has amassed over the years. But despite that, his first car was a 'rusted out Datsun B210.' Here are some of his prized possessions-
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 	<li>A Harley Davidson featuring the UFC logo, that was gifted by the company</li>
 	<li>Ducati and a MV Agusta F4</li>
 	<li>A classic red Ferrari Testarossa</li>
 	<li>A black Ferrari Spider F430</li>
 	<li>1971 Plymouth Barracuda</li>
 	<li>BMW M6 Gran Coupe</li>
</ul>
Apart from this, he has also gifted his beloved sons the gift of speed as their sweet sixteen gifts. His eldest son Aidan was bestowed with a customized Defender Works V8 70th Anniversary Edition, while Dana Jr. kept a BMW M6.

Keeping up with his busy schedule, it is not surprising that he owns a private jet, an indulgent Bombardier jet to be precise.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Dana White?</h2>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/danawhite?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Dana Frederick White Jr.</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">July 28, 1969</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Manchester, Connecticut</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">54</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">5 ft 10 in or 178 cm</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">185 lbs or 83.91 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">June and Dana White Sr.</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">USA</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$500 million</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$20 million</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Anne White</td>
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<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 57px">President of UFC</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Michael Chandler?</h2>
Michael Chandler is one of the most popular MMA fighters in the world. Fighting under the UFC banner in the lightweight division, he is currently ranked 7th in the UFC rankings and has butted heads against some of the biggest names his division has to offer. Chandler is known for his amazing physique, aggressive fighting style, and his blue-collar work ethic.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler's Early Life</h2>
Michael Chandler was welcomed into this world on 24 April 1986 in the census-designated place named High Ridge in Missouri. His parents are <strong>Michael Chandler Sr.</strong> and <strong>Betty Chandler</strong>, and he is one of four siblings in his household. By citizenship, Chandler is American with an ethnic background related to German and Irish heritage. According to the lightweight star's website, 'Iron' comes from a Middle American family, who're extremely hardworking. While there isn't much to talk about his mother's profession, his father was a union carpenter and a secretary.

[caption id="attachment_1754372" align="aligncenter" width="1454"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1754372" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1015610266h.jpg" alt="" width="1454" height="1920" /> MMA: UFC 274-Chandler vs Ferguson, May 7, 2022 Phoenix, Arizona, USA Michael Chandler celebrates during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, 07.05.2022 19:41:12, 18361669, Michael Chandler, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 18361669[/caption]

The success Michael Chandler had in his life, he claims, is because of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-262-a-look-at-michael-chandlers-relationship-with-his-father-michael-chandler-sr/"><strong>the support system his father provided him</strong></a>. He would also talk about his father's sacrifices, with his mother by his side, has been the quintessential factor for his standing as a top-tier athlete in mixed martial arts. As a young athlete, Chandler found tremendous success in wrestling, with 100 career wins and becoming a Division I All-American, which is just a couple of accolades on the list of many more.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Wife and Children</h2>
Michael Chandler's been off the market for a while as he's married now. He has been with his wife, Brie Chandler, for over a decade, and they got engaged in 2014. The decision to tie the knot came in September of that year, and ever since, they have been each other's backbones. Meanwhile, Brie possesses an extensive background from an educational point of view. Pursuing Biology and Psychology at Taylor University in Indiana was her first step, as Chandler's wife also acquired her graduation degree with a master's in Physician Assistant studies.
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Michael Chandler and his wife also have two children, two boys, but they're not his biological sons. 'Iron' and his wife, Brie, love the idea of adoption and through that they welcomed their first son <strong>Hap</strong> of African-American descent in 2017 to their family, followed by another African-American child, <strong>Ace</strong>, who joined Chandler's family in April 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Net Worth 2024</h2>
'Iron' has been fighting in the world of MMA since 2009. But it's only been a few years of him fighting in the UFC, and he's one of the very few non-champion UFC fighters who've ever touched the million-dollar mark in terms of a single payout. As of 2024, Chandler's net worth is estimated to be looming around the $1-2 million mark. The biggest payout the 38-year-old ever received amounted to an estimated total of $1,074,500 for the Tony Ferguson fight at UFC 274, which also included bonuses.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Career Timeline</h2>
After turning pro, Michael Chandler spent almost a decade fighting in UFC's rival promotion, Bellator. After fighting in Strikeforce and a regional promotion, racking up a 3-fight winning steak, 'Iron' would join Bellator in 2010 and extend his undefeated record to 12-0. That was the longest winning streak of his professional MMA career, defeating the likes of Patricky Pitbull, and former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. In those 12 wins, fans saw Chandler register 5 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 2 decision wins.

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Michael Chandler would rack up a record of 21 wins and 5 losses before he made his way to the UFC. Then, when he came to Dana White's $12 billion-worth promotion, he started off with a win over Dan Hooker. Chandler would also register a win over Tony Ferguson, however, he would fail three times in his 5-fight UFC career so far, against Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje - the absolute cream of the crop in the lightweight division.

And after his last appearance against Poirier for UFC 281, his bout against Conor McGregor for UFC 303 was canceled as McGregor pulled out citing injury.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Partnerships and Endorsements</h2>
Michael Chandler has only a couple of endorsement deals. The first one is with a cryptocurrency company called <strong>CoinLoin</strong> and the other is with a whey protein brand named <strong>Dymatize</strong>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Career Stats and Record</h2>
Michael Chandler's current MMA record stands at 23 wins and 8 losses. The High Ridge native is a finishing expert and hence has a total of 11 knockout wins and 7 submission wins on his record. Out of the 31 fights Chandler's had, only 5 of them were winning via decision. Furthermore, to claim that his UFC debut was impressive would be an understatement, as he won the 'Debut of the Year' honor in 2021.

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Besides that, Michael Chandler has also been rewarded for his tremendous performances. On two occasions, against Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson, 'Iron' was able to earn two 50 grand 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Chandler also earned bonuses twice for 'Fight of the Night' in the losing efforts against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Charity and Foundation</h2>
Michael Chandler is also quite a philanthropist. He's established an affinity with kids struggling with cancer after he once interacted with a 7-year-old patient named <strong>Robbie Chandler</strong>. The child would, unfortunately, pass away, leaving Chandler in an emotional mess, promoting him to sell customized T-shirts, which had <em>"Blessed" </em>imprinted on them, and he even made a tattoo of it on the left side of his chest. The revenue generated from the <em>"Blessed" </em>T-shirts would go to the<strong> Friends of Kids with Cancer</strong>, which was Michael Chandler's attempt to help children battle cancer.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Titles</h2>
Michael Chandler has won many accolades in the UFC, but never any championship title. However, he was a champion when he spent 10 tears in Bellator.
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 	<li><strong>Bellator Lightweight World Championship (Three times)</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Two successful title defenses (first reign)</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>One successful title defense (second reign)</strong></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler’s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.instagram.com/mikechandlermma/?hl=en</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://twitter.com/MikeChandlerMMA</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Facebook</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.facebook.com/mikechandlermma/</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Website</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.michaelchandler.com/</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%"> Michael Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">"Iron"</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">24 April, 1986</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">High Ridge, Missouri, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">38</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">5 foot 8 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">155 pounds</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Michael Chandler Sr. and Betty Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">3 (Brothers Matthew and Eric and sister Danielle)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">German and Irish descent</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">$1-2 million (estimated)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">$500,000 (estimated base salary)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Brie Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">2 boys (Hap and Ace)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Kill Cliff FC, Nashville MMA</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Former 3-time Bellator Lightweight Champion</td>
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