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Michael Chandler responds to calls for short-notice Rafael dos Anjos fight
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has responded to calls for a potential short-notice fight with Rafael dos Anjos. Chandler signed with the UFC earlier this year, but has yet to make his debut with the promotion. Some fans are hoping he’ll make his debut on short notice by stepping in to replace Islam Makhachev […]
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UFC Vegas 14: ‘RDA vs TBD’ Fight Card and Rumors
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back once again this weekend with UFC Vegas 14, but with just days remaining until fight night, the current state of the main event is unknown. Event: UFC Vegas 14: dos Anjos vs. TBD Date: Saturday, 14th November 2020 Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast: ESPN+ (4pm/7pm EST) After […]
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Islam Makhachev issues statement after being forced out of fight with Rafael dos Anjos
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev has released a statement after being forced out of his proposed main event against Rafael dos Anjos. After their bout at UFC 254 was called off due to dos Anjos testing positive for COVID-19, the two men were paired together in the main event of UFC Vegas 14. That fight was […]
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Rafael dos Anjos looking for new opponent after Islam Makhachev withdraws from UFC Vegas 14
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev is out of his upcoming main event fight against Rafael dos Anjos at next weekend’s UFC Vegas 14 event. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported on Sunday that Makhachev is out of the fight and the UFC is looking for a short-notice replacement. Makhachev vs. dos Anjos was set to be the five-round […]
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Rafael dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev matchup rescheduled for UFC Vegas 15
A lightweight fight between Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos has been rescheduled for UFC Vegas 15 on November 14. This news was first reported by MMADNA.nl. Makhachev, the UFC’s No. 12-ranked lightweight contender and dos Anjos, the division’s former champion, were originally scheduled to collide on the main card of UFC 254 in Abu […]
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UFC 254: ‘Khabib vs Gaethje’ fight card receives shakeup following the removal of Islam Makhachev
The UFC 254 card has been hit by a late change as the Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael dos Anjos fight has been officially called off. Many fans were excited to see Makhachev get back into the cage and attempt to extend his current winning streak at UFC 254, but he won’t be doing so on […]
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Rafael dos Anjos forced to withdraw from UFC 254 fight against Islam Makhachev
Rafael dos Anjos will not be returning to lightweight to take on Islam Makhachev after all. Dos Anjos has been competing at welterweight for the last couple of years but at UFC 254 he was expected to return to 155lbs. Yet, the former champion took to social media to announce he is out of the […]
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Photo | Rafael dos Anjos reinventing himself for another run at UFC gold
UFC veteran Rafael dos Anjos is reinventing himself ahead of another push to try and claim a UFC championship. Dos Anjos is a popular figure within the mixed martial arts community and is known as a true legend of the game. However, with his 36th birthday coming up next month, some believe that his time […]
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Rafael dos Anjos to train with Jose Aldo ahead of lightweight drop
Rafael dos Anjos will be training with a fellow MMA legend in Jose Aldo as he prepares to return to the lightweight division, where he was once the champion. Dos Anjos has spent the last few years of his career competing in the welterweight division, picking up big wins over Tarec Saffiedine, Neil Magny, Robbie […]
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Video | Rafael dos Anjos looks in great shape ahead of return to 155lbs against Islam Makhachev
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos appears to be in tremendous shape ahead of a return to 155lbs against Islam Makhachev. As first reported by BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor, RDA will move back down to lightweight and he will meet a rising top-15 contender in the form of Makhachev. The two will battle it out […]
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Two massive UFC lightweight fights in the works for fall 2020
Two massive UFC lightweight fights are now slated for the fall of 2020, in addition to October’s title unification bout. At UFC 254 on October 24 reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to keep his perfect record intact when he squares off with interim title holder Justin Gaethje. Now in addition to October’s […]
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Rafael dos Anjos puts the UFC on notice: “I’m ready for 155 with 5 weeks notice or 170 with 1 day notice”
UFC veteran Rafael dos Anjos has let the promotion know that he is ready to take a fight on short notice at either welterweight or lightweight. There are many fighters in the world of mixed martial arts that would be willing to take a fight on short notice in the UFC, especially under the current […]
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Rafael dos Anjos makes prediction for Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns fight
Long-time UFC welterweight contender Rafael dos Anjos has made his prediction for the upcoming welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, holds a decision win over dos Anjos. He’s scheduled to defend his title against dos Anjos’ friend and countryman, Burns, in the main event of UFC 251 […]
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Rafael dos Anjos explains why timing is perfect for Conor McGregor fight
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos believes the timing is perfect for a showdown with Conor McGregor. Dos Anjos was scheduled to defend the lightweight title against McGregor in 2016, but ultimately had to pull out of the contest with a foot injury. He was then replaced by Nate Diaz, and never had the […]
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Rafael dos Anjos once again calls out “El Chapo” Conor McGregor
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos once again called out his long-time rival Conor McGregor, who he jokingly referred to as “El Chapo.” Dos Anjos was set to fight McGregor back at UFC 196 in March 2016, but he pulled out of the fight on short notice, leading to McGregor fighting Nate Diaz. In […]
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Rafael dos Anjos slams Nate Diaz: “Don’t forget where you came from. You got big money fight because I got hurt
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has slammed Nate Diaz after the Stockton Native boasted about his recent paydays. Diaz had recently bashed the newly announced UFC 251 main event which showcases Gilbert Burns challenging Kamaru Usman for the promotions welterweight title. This is what’s wrong with people claiming they’re fighters settling for less […]
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Rafael dos Anjos issues a challenge to Conor McGregor: “If you’re looking for a fight I’m the guy”
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has issued a challenge to recently retired former two-division champion Conor McGregor. The Irish superstar announced his retirement from the sport shortly after the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC 250 broadcast. McGregor’s announcement sent shockwaves throughout the MMA universe, which resulted in my pro fighters sharing their respective […]
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Rafael dos Anjos responds after Nate Diaz trashes Usman vs Burns title fight
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos issued a stern response after Nate Diaz took a shot at the Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns title fight. It was announced yesterday that at UFC 251, Usman will be defending his UFC Welterweight Championship against Burns in the inaugural pay-per-view event on the highly anticipated Fight Island. […]
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Chael Sonnen believes former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos has “lost his mind”
MMA fighter turned analyst Chael Sonnen is convinced that Rafael Dos Anjos has “lost his mind”. During a recent interview, the Brazilian star revealed that he is currently on the last fight of his UFC contract and is waiting to see if the UFC will resign him. Sonnen called him out for his lack of […]
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Rafael dos Anjos on final fight of UFC deal, uncertain of future with promotion
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is on the final fight of his current UFC deal, and is uncertain what the future holds beyond that. He’s hoping to fight again in the coming months, and with a little luck, re-sign with the UFC, where he’s spent the vast majority of his MMA career thus […]
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Rafael dos Anjos wonders if judging criteria has changed due to the pandemic
UFC welterweight contender Rafael dos Anjos wonders if the coronavirus pandemic has led to a change in the judging criteria in MMA. UFC Florida featured a number of controversial decisions that left fans, fighters including dos Anjos, and even the media up in arms on social media. The co-main event featured Claudia Gadelha win a […]
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Rafael dos Anjos says infrared sauna caused his body to overheat during latest weight cut
Rafael dos Anjos has revealed how an infrared sauna caused his whole body to overheat during weight cutting for his last fight against Michael Chiesa. Many MMA fighters have experienced weight cutting related mishaps. That includes the former lightweight champion and UFC veteran “RDA”. The Brazilian explained how cutting weight hampered his UFC Raleigh performance […]
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Rafael dos Anjos says he is ‘in’ for a rematch with Anthony Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos has confirmed that he is interested in a potential rematch with Anthony Pettis following their fight back at UFC 185. Dos Anjos is coming off the back of consecutive losses at the hands of Leon Edwards and Michael Chiesa, with his last win being a submission triumph over Kevin Lee back at […]
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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 […]
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UFC Raleigh Results: Michael Chiesa defeats Rafael dos Anjos
In tonight’s UFC Raleigh co-headliner, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will square off with Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout. Dos Anjos (29-12 MMA) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in his most recent Octagon appearance. Prior to the setback, ‘RDA’ had scored a submission victory Kevin Lee. As […]
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Michael Chiesa says he ‘loves’ UFC Raleigh matchup but doesn’t know why Rafael dos Anjos asked for it
Michael Chiesa wanted a ranked opponent after his win over Diego Sanchez but did not expect to get a top-five opponent in Rafael dos Anjos. Chiesa, who moved up to welterweight in 2018, is now 2-0 in the weight class and revealed it was dos Anjos who asked for the fight at UFC Raleigh. “This […]
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Rafael dos Anjos wants a rematch with Colby Covington if “Chaos” doesn’t retire
Rafael dos Anjos hopes he and Colby Covington can run things back soon. At UFC 225 the two were the co-main event and were fighting for the interim welterweight title. It was a back-and-forth fight but Covington ultimately edged out a decision. For dos Anjos, given he fought both Kamaru Usman and “Chaos” he figured “The […]
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Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Chiesa stay respectful after UFC Raleigh announcement
UFC welterweight contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Chiesa have exchanged pleasantries ahead of their clash at UFC Raleigh next year. The UFC has confirmed that the two will square off at the show on January 25, which is already looking like one of the most stacked Fight Night cards in quite some time. Curtis […]