Chandler cheers during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/mikechandlermma
If in the UFC Michael chandler He has three consecutive losses, but in wrestling, the story is different. In the main event of RAF 3, held last Saturday (29), in Chicago (USA), the athlete dominated. Chad Mendes, a former fighter from the world's largest MMA organization, and obtained a victory by points.
Despite not having as much wrestling experience as Mendes, Chandler knew how to use his strength and speed in combat and quickly opened up a three-point lead. It's true that the fight between the veterans was interrupted by the referee more than once due to an illegal eye poke and headbutts. Chad even had swelling near his eye. In the end, each athlete scored one point.
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Having been virtually flawless in action, Chandler, buoyed by his 4-1 victory over Mendes, issued a rather bold challenge. A specialist with a microphone in hand, the UFC fighter 'invited' Jordan Burroughs, wrestling legend and gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, to a duel at the RAF.
“I’d like to say that, since 2009, there’s been a guy who beat me a few times and who I can’t forget. Jordan Burroughs, this isn’t 2009! I’m bigger, faster, stronger, and more dangerous! Get in the RAF ring with me, if you dare,” Chandler declared.
Buckley and Guida suffer
Known for his skill in trading blows, Joaquin buckley He decided to test himself in wrestling, but was easy prey for Pat Downey. The wrestler delivered a slam to the UFC fighter and won the duel 12-0. At 43 years old, Clay guida He also returned to the sport, but was no match for Cayden Henschel. The veteran ex-UFC fighter lost 11-0.
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