Michael Chandler defeated Chad Mendes in the evening fight of RAF 3. Joaquin Buckley lost after a powerful slam administered to him by Pat Downey.
Michael Chandler proved superior to Chad Mendes in the most important wrestling bout of the RAF 3 gala at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The clash between two experienced, recognizable MMA fighters brought a crowd of fans to the arena.
Michael Chandler defeated Chad Mendes on points 4:1. Iron was better in the duel, efficiently countering his opponent’s attacks. You can find footage of the event on the RAF’s profile on IG. After the win, Chandler challenged Jordan Burroughs to a duel.
Joaquin Buckley replaced Corey Anderson in the bout with Pat Downey. The New Mansa will not remember it fondly, as he scored a performance in the welterweight division limit, which was evident during the clash. The former U.S. champion and Pan American Games medalist lifted Buckley up and hurled him to the mat with a great slam, after which the fans rose from their seats and cheered.