“Where Was She Expecting to Go???”: Female UFC Fighter Asked to Take a “New Job” After Clip of Her Frantically Running Away From Her Opponent During Their Fight at UFC Vegas 77 Goes Viral
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Chelsea Chandler returned to the Octagon after a long layoff at UFC Vegas 77 against Norma Dumont. But things didn’t go her way, and she lost via a unanimous decision. However, the most hilarious part of the fight was Chandler trying to run away from Dumont in the very first round of the fight. Fans were amused to see that and shared their reactions on social media.
Going into the fight, Chandler and Dumont got into an intense verbal war during the weigh-ins. Moreover, others had to intervene to separate them from getting into a scuffle. But when the fight commenced, Chandler felt the heat from the Brazilian.
Making it 3️⃣ wins in a row 🙌@NormaDumont5 | #UFCVegas77 pic.twitter.com/XPnoL4XMYS
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Norma Dumont showcased a dominant performance at UFC Vegas 77. Her unanimous decision victory helped cement her status as a legitimate contender in the women’s featherweight division. ‘The Immortal’ started off the fight very aggressively and gave little to no breathing space to Chelsea Chandler. Moreover, as a result of her aggressive fighting style, the Stockton native had to resort to a bizarre tactic that left the MMA community guffawing.
Chandler used an unusual strategy in the opening round. She swerved and sprinted for the fence as an aggressive Dumont closed the gap with a barrage of punches. But ‘The Immortal’ wasn’t about to back down. She pursued her rival and continued to batter her with strikes. Even the commentators were taken aback by the situation, and laughter ensued. The MMA fans were quick to share their thoughts on the situation as well. Let us take a look at what they had to say.
Fans react to Chelsea Chandler running away from Norma Dumont
Fans couldn’t stop laughing when they saw Chandler scurrying away from Dumont’s barrage of strikes. They claim that it was something straight out of a video game. They questioned her tactic and wondered why she didn’t throw a spinning back fist when the Brazilian was behind her. Furthermore, the fans stated that, in Thailand, if any fighters use the running tactic, the fight immediately comes to an end. Here are some reactions from fans on Reddit.
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- When you run into a boss fight and realize you’re under leveled
- Is she stupid? Why doesn’t she simply throw a back spinning fist?
- In Thailand that would be the end of the fight immediately.
- She’s going to need a new job in the morning
- If fightings not for you, maybe take up running.
- Like where was she expecting to go??? lol
- Lmao dcs laugh makes it funny af
Some fans believe that Chandler might get cut from the roster as a result of her performance at UFC Vegas 77. Others suggested that she should avoid fighting altogether and find a new job. The fans didn’t understand where Chandler was trying to go since they were inside a cage. They also pointed out Daniel Cormier‘s laugh when he witnessed that and it made the situation more hilarious.
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We don’t often get to see fighters running away from their opponents in the way Chelsea Chandler did. All the trash talk before the fight finally came to haunt her during the fight. While some people believe this might be the end of her UFC career, it was her first loss in the promotion. Dana White may give her a chance before deciding to release her. What do you think of the hilarious interaction during the fight? Drop your comments below.
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Amal Joyce