Fans always get to see the fierce and blood lusted personality of their favorite MMA fighters. However, thanks to social media, fans realize that MMA fighters are not always the violent people one gets to see inside the octagon. It is the former three-time Bellator champion, Michael Chandler, who recently showed that the fighters, like any other normal humans, are lovable and sweet outside the octagon.
The UFC fighter, who is all set to coach against Conor McGregor in TUF 31, posted a video on his Instagram on Valentine’s Day. In the video, Chandler was asked to read a letter written by his beloved wife for him. After reading the letter, the ‘Iron’ was not able to hold back his tears. Furthermore, his wife, Brie Chandler, came to see Chandler in tears, and the two exchanged an emotional moment together.
Fans react to the Valentine’s Day message from Brie Chandler to Michael Chandler
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Fans are in awe, seeing the love between Michael Chandler and his wife, Brie Chandler. In the Instagram video, it is seen that Chandler is trying hard to hold back his tears after reading Brie call him a good man.
Her letter began with the greatest words possible; she wrote, “I’m so proud of who you are and thankful our boys have you to look up to. You lead by example and operate with integrity. I admire your hard work and discipline.“
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Under the video, ‘Iron’ wrote a heartfelt message for his beloved, thanking her for her lovely words. He wrote, “God blessed me with the greatest woman on the face of this earth. He knew exactly what he was doing when he made us because he made us perfect for each other. None of this journey would be possible without the love, support, sacrifice, and service of my amazing wife.“
Check out what fans said after watching the lovely video.
After watching the video, the American athlete, Steve Weatherford, wrote, “This is so powerful—well done @briechandler U honor so well“
Some of the fans confessed that they teared up after watching the video.
“Bro y am I tearing up? Lemme do some push ups real quick… we’re proud of u brudda“
“Dang bruh who’s cutting onions”
One of the netizens, who was undoubtedly moved by the video, commented, “You’re the man Mike”
Another Instagram user commented on how destiny plays a great role in everyone’s life.
“Yes… agree with you 100. My wife has been my and I mean that whole heartedly! And this coming from the guy that said… “I’m never getting married”…Never ever say… never! It was destiny!!!”
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Someone who knew Chandler’s wife wrote;
“This is great! & what’s wild is, Brie is the same force in her own respect. I know first hand her work ethic is top of the line and the mother she is out shines most. They mirror each other well! Lots of respect for these two!”
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When everyone showered the video with lovely texts, one of them asked a concerning question, as Chandler is all set to coach against Conor McGregor in TUF 31.
“What you will do if Conor insult your wife like he did with poirier.”
The beautiful love story
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Michael Chandler and his wife started to communicate with each other through emails back in 2013. They continued their friendship through emails for nearly two years, after which they found love in each other. In 2014, the couple tied the knot. Later in 2017, they both decided to start a family through adoption. They adopted their first son, Ace, in the same year, and in April 2022, they adopted their second son.
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