Pros react to Michael Chiesa defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Raleigh

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos squared off with Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout at tonight’s UFC Raleigh event.

Dos Anjos (29-12 MMA) was coming off a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in his most recent Octagon appearance. Prior to that setback, ‘RDA’ had scored a submission victory Kevin Lee.

As for Michael Chiesa (16-4 MMA), ‘Maverick’ entered UFC Raleigh on a two-fight win streak, his latest being a decision victory over Diego Sanchez this past July.

Tonight’s UFC Raleigh co-main event proved to be a grueling contest, as both Michael Chiesa and Rafael Dos Anjos battled fiercely in the grappling department while exchanging some hard shots on the feet.

After a strong third and final round, it was clear that Michael Chiesa had done enough to upset ‘RDA’ in tonight’s co-headliner.

Official UFC Raleigh Result: Michael Chiesa def. Rafael dos Anjos (30-27, 29-28 x2)

Check our how the pros reacted below:

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

Insane pace!!!! TAKE IT HOME @MikeMav22 ♠️⚔️🍆 #UFCRaleigh

— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) January 26, 2020

Chiesa forcing this to a wrestling bout is RDA cryptonite … great game plan

— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020

Man the low calf kick ducking Suxxxxxxxxxxxx ! Been there man

— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020

Very impressive fight for Chiesa

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) January 26, 2020

11-0 guys Rda was worn out the third round didn’t have any urgency

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 26, 2020

Maverick with the dominant W! @MikeMav22 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) January 26, 2020

To think Chiesa used to make 155lb is insane!!! 😱

He looks HUGEEE at 170 and what a big W in only his 3rd fight at this new weight. #UFCRaleigh https://t.co/BDe7IdjNDX

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) January 26, 2020

Following his impressive win over Dos Anjos in tonight’s co-main event, Michael Chiesa proceeded to callout Colby Covington.

Who would you like to see Michael Chiesa fight next following his decision victory over  Rafael dos Anjos at tonight’s UFC Raleigh event? Sound off in the comments section Penn Nation!

January 25, 2020

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