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They said what?! Pros react to Michael Chiesa’s upset win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Raleigh

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’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

Well executed game plan by Chiesa .