Getty Michael Chandler Shares Advice to His Younger Self Michael Chandler has always been known for his positive mindset. Recently, he opened up about his career and shared advice he would give to his younger self. Chandler, 39, made his MMA debut in 2009. At the time, he had just finished his collegiate wrestling career. He attended the University of Missouri , where he was a walk-on to the wrestling team, which is an impressive achievement. In an exclusive interview with Heavy Sports ,