Pros react to Chiesa’s upset win over RDA at UFC Raleigh
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Michael Chiesa outgrappled Rafael dos Anjos en route to a unanimous decision win at UFC Raleigh. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.
Michael Chiesa got the job done at UFC Raleigh’s co-main event, and against the biggest opponent of his career. With a grappling-heavy performance, ‘Maverick’ managed to outpoint former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and scored a unanimous decision win in North Carolina. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.
I had @MikeMav22 all day!!! But then RDA Walla out to Rocky.... Fuuuckh.... changes EVERYTHING #ufc
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) January 26, 2020
I’m taking RDA here guys ... chiesa has a huge reach advantage to overcome here but There’s levels here , I feel like RDA is another level . Best of luck both Champs
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020
Great work by Chiesa here !!
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020
That boy got hands #UFCRaleigh
— Randy Brown (@TouchNgo_) January 26, 2020
Man the low calf kick ducking Suxxxxxxxxxxxx ! Been there man
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020
Insane pace!!!! TAKE IT HOME @MikeMav22 ♠️⚔️ #UFCRaleigh
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) January 26, 2020
Well executed game plan by Chiesa .. monster win for him . The size difference between these two is incredible
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020
11-0 guys Rda was worn out the third round didn’t have any urgency
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 26, 2020
Very impressive fight for Chiesa
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) January 26, 2020
Maverick with the dominant W! @MikeMav22
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) January 26, 2020
Crazy night of fight
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) January 26, 2020
To think Chiesa used to make 155lb is insane!!!
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) January 26, 2020
He looks HUGEEE at 170 and what a big W in only his 3rd fight at this new weight. #UFCRaleigh https://t.co/BDe7IdjNDX
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