A UFC fighter claimed that his opponent went against their agreement following back-to-back defeats.
On Saturday night, multiple fighters who’re currently signed to the MMA leader’s roster looked to stay energetic by competing in a unique ruleset.
Michael Chandler looked to finish his yr with a win when facing Chad Mendes within the fundamental event of RAF 3 on the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
Real American Freestyle has given athletes like the previous lightweight title challenger the chance to return to their wrestling roots.
While Chandler had a callout in mind after picking up a win over his fellow fighter, a unique mixed martial artist wasn’t quite as successful.
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Is it time for Michael Chandler to retire?
Joaquin Buckley criticizes Pat Downey after suffering 12-0 loss at RAF 3
On November 29, Joaquin Buckley was beaten in a one-sided clash with Pat Downey after stepping in to switch PFL champion Corey Anderson at RAF 3.
Buckley was beaten by Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta in June, with the previous champion halting the rising welterweight contender’s six-fight win streak with a dominant performance.
‘Recent Mansa’ reflected on his back-to-back defeats in a social media post shortly after his grappling contest with a rating of 12-0 in favor of his opponent.
“Buckgomedov will return,” Buckley wrote on Instagram. “I’m heading back home, locking in a full camp, and coming back sharper than ever. Pat Downey never honored our agreement and only a coward goes back on his word. But that’s alright… because Buckgomedov ain’t built on excuses. I’m built on pressure, discipline, and destiny.
“The rematch is on the way in which,” he continued. “And this time, I’m coming with a full camp, a full team, and a full understanding of what must be done. Chicago saw the preview. Next time, you’re getting the entire show.”
When a fan within the comments asked what agreement Buckley claims Downey went back on, the #10-ranked UFC welterweight replied that they’d agreed to “only takedowns and throws, no turns and no hugging.”
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Pat Downey’s callout was trumped by a serious announcement from RAF
After beating Joaquin Buckley, Pat Downey targeted one other current UFC star when naming what he wants next.
Downey wants a shot on the three-time NCAA champion and UFC middleweight Bo Nickal.
Nevertheless, the 33-year-old goes to must wait his turn after it was announced that on December 20 at RAF 4, Nickal will defend his light heavyweight title against former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero.
While some fans could have questioned the promotion’s booking of UFC stars, there’s no denying that this can be a matchup that can attract loads of attention.