Michael Chandler Wife: Who is Iron Mike’s better half?

Find out all the details about the wife of Michael Chandler, her career, and kids with the UFC lightweight superstar.

Michael Chandler Wife: Who is Iron Mike’s better half?

Michael Chandler and his wife (Image via Instagram)

Everything about Michael Chandler inside the octagon would lead you to believe the man has only one true love – violence. In his personal life, Chandler is a family man. Fans hail Michael Chandler as a great husband to his wife and an excellent father to his sons.

MMA fans have always wondered who keeps Chandler’s foot hooked to the ground despite his ever-soaring ambitions. His wife, Brie Chandler, is the one, of course. Find out more details about the wife of Michael Chandler and her profession.

Who is Brie Chandler?

Born as Brie Whilett in Columbia, Missouri, she works as a doctor in aesthetic medicine, having pursued a degree in biology and psychology at Taylor University in Indiana. She formerly also worked at The Executive Medical Spa, San Marco, California.

Michael and Brie Chandler
Michael and Brie Chandler (Image via Instagram)

Brie Chandler went on to pursue her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Currently, she works as a doctor who practices corrective/beautification surgeries at OVME Aesthetics in Nashville.

Story of Michael and Brie Chandler  

Chandler and Brie started dating in 2013. The story did not have a smooth start. In fact, the Bellator champion had to convince Brie multiple times about dating. As such, they initially remained in contact via email for over two years.

Michael Chandler and Brie have been together for more than 10 years
Michael Chandler and Brie have been together for more than 10 years (Image via Instagram)

The couple soon became engaged and tied the knot in 2014. At the time, Chandler went through a difficult phase in his career, with three straight losses. Since then, his luck changed, and he captured the Bellator title two more times before leaving for the UFC.

Michael Chandler’s kids

Brie and Chandler have adopted two children. Brie and Michael adopted their first child, Hap Chandler, in 2018. Chandler mentioned on Instagram how his wife had always wanted to adopt ever since she was a teenager. Ace Chandler is the most recent addition to their family. The Chandler family adopted Ace to the family during Chandler’s camp for his fight against Tony Ferguson.

Michael Chandler with his family
Michael Chandler with his family (Image via Instagram)

In the post-fight press conference, Chandler said that his wife Brie carried out most of Ace’s parental duties and that he was restless about being back home and resuming his role as a father. Michael Chandler’s Instagram is filled with posts that show gratitude towards his wife for giving him a newfound meaning and support system in life.