What is the Significance Behind Michael Chandler’s Tattoos?

UFC’s Michael Chandler has drummed up plenty of interest prior to his title shot at UFC 262 against Charles Oliveira. Despite having just one fight under the promotions banner, fight fans are excited to see the impact he could possibly make at the highest level. A major reason for the intrigue surrounding ‘Iron’ Mike comes in due to his affable nature.

Chandler has established himself as an interviewer’s delight as he is ever ready to showcase a lesser-known side of himself. Another way Chandler has put his personality on display is through the minimalistic tattoos he sports. Throughout various points in his career, Michael Chandler has explained the significance behind the tattoos he proudly displays.

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Michael Chandler: Ink tour

Perhaps the most prominent tattoo on Chandler’s body is the word ‘Blessed’ across his left pectoral muscle. In an interview with Bleacher Report in 2012, he explained that he channeled positivity from the blessings he received in his life. To that end, Chandler went on fuel ‘Blessed Threads’ once he got into the production of T-shirts to support children with cancer.

“I actually have a tattoo on the left side of my chest that says ‘Blessed.’ It represents how blessed I’ve been in my life and how thankful I am for all that I have.

“So, I decided to put the logo in the same location of my tattoo. It’s just a reminder that we’re all blessed in some way or another,” said Chandler. “Not only that, but I want to spread blessings to children who have to battle through the hardships of life.”

In keeping with his outlook on positivity, Michael Chandler has a tattoo of Isiah 54:17 on his right rib cage. The scripture which leads as “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper…” clearly playing into his lift mantra.

Furthermore, ‘Iron’ also has a single Chinese word tattooed on his left upper back shoulder that is pronounced as ‘Yin’. This word is different from the popular ‘Yin-Yang’. On its own, the word is expressed in English as honor and when combined can mean Hero.

Chandler’s minimalistic approach to tattoo selection is quite contrary to his performative nature under the bright lights. Regardless, it’s clear that unlike many MMA fighters he’s gone with a ‘less is more’ approach to getting inked.

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