Michael Chandler is again within the win column, albeit not underneath the UFC banner.
Chandler, a former member of the College of Missouri wrestling workforce earlier than breaking out in MMA, donned the singlet once more for his match towards former UFC-turned-BKFC brawler Chad Mendes at Actual American Freestyle 3 in Chicago, Illinois.
Mendez was a standout throughout his time at Cal Poly, the place he was a two-time All-American and a runner-up on the 2009 Nationwide Championship, shedding to Ohio State’s J. Jaguars within the finals.
Regardless of Mendez being the extra adorned grappler, it was Chandler who got here out on prime, securing a dominant choice (factors) victory over the previous featherweight title challenger.
Early on, Mendes tied up Chandler as he tried to roll, however Chandler slipped out. Shortly after, Chandler scored two factors for a reversal on his personal roll and one other level for his passivity towards Mendez.
After Chandler took a 3-0 lead, each fighters continued to jockey for place, and the match was paused a number of instances resulting from an unintentional eye-butt and several other head-butts. In consequence, Mendes really had fairly a little bit of swelling round his eyes, however he continued on.
Late within the recreation, Chandler scored an additional level with a pushout to seal the victory.
official outcomes: Michael Chandler def. Chad Mendes (4-1).
After his win, Chandler known as out Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs by identify.
“Since 2009, there’s been a man within the Large 12 from the Midwest who has crushed me just a few instances, however I simply need to say that I could not get him out of my head. Jordan Burrows, this is not 2009! I am larger, sooner, stronger and extra harmful! In case you dare, leap into the RAF ring with me.”
