Michael Chandler climbed back into the win column, though it wasn’t under the UFC banner.
A former member of the University of Missouri wrestling team before making his mark in MMA, Chandler slapped on his singlet once again for a clash with former UFC turned BKFC brawler Chad Mendes at Real American Freestyle 3 in Chicago, Illinois.
Mendes, a standout during his time at Cal Poly, was a two-time All-American and runner-up in the 2009 National Championships after falling to Ohio State’s J Jaggers in the finals.
Despite Mendes being the more decorated grappler, it was Chandler who would come out on top, securing a dominant decision (points) win over the former featherweight title challenger.