Michael Chandler adopts second child ahead of UFC 274

Former Bellator champ turned immediate UFC fan favourite, Michael Chandler has introduced the delivery of his adopted son, Ace.

“So blessed so as to add one other son to the Chandler household. Ace Chandler was born April nineteenth. The blessings of adoption have enriched our lives greater than we ever thought potential,” he wrote on Instagram. “@briechandler has had adoption on her coronary heart for over 2 many years and after our son Hap, we knew we’d do it once more. So many individuals have mentioned we’ve got given such a present to those younger males, however to us, it’s all the time felt like the precise reverse…we really feel like we’ve got received the lottery each single day.”

Chandler was the fae of Bellator for years earlier than signing with the UFC and gorgeous followers in his debut. He’s since been on the shedding finish of two back-to-back Battle of the Yr contenders and appears to safe one other win when he steps again into the Octagon at UFC 274 towards Tony Ferguson.

Chandler’s spouse Brie additionally shared a photograph of their new son being held by their firstborn adopted son, Hap.

“large bro alert. Ace Chandler welcome to the world and to this wild trip,” she wrote on Instagram.” born on April nineteenth — we’re blessed by way of adoption as soon as once more. Ace’s delivery mother is a gorgeous soul and she is going to endlessly be one among my favourite relationships. her power, braveness, selflessness and love for her son have taught me a lot. life is damaged and messy, however God redeems in methods we by no means thought potential. welcome to the household buddy – you’re liked by so many. … and large s/o to my candy husband @mikechandlermma who places his household first even when he’s in the midst of chopping weight for an enormous battle in 2 weeks however makes us the precedence to go away the state all week to be there for his new son. we love you babe.”