Rafael dos Anjos

2022 - 3 - 6

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UFC star Rafael dos Anjos wanted doctor to step in and stop one ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Dos Anjos took on late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano after Rafael Fiziev was forced to pull out of the fight after contracting Covid-19.

"I’m victorious in life, the way I handle myself with my family and my team. But the guy is tough as a nail." Unfortunately, I was you know, I was trying to finish the fight.

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Rafael dos Anjos says time is right to rebook him vs. Conor McGregor (MMA Junkie)

Following his UFC 272 victory, Rafael dos Anjos explained why now is the time to finally rebook him against Conor McGregor.

I don’t want to fight names that don’t interest me, that don’t push me to go to the gym. The division is kind of crazy right now and I think that fight would make a lot of sense. Like I said, I’m looking for names that make me want to go to the gym and train. “I think the moment that we live in right now, that fight would make a lot of sense,” dos Anjos said. “He had a chance to fight me tonight and he didn’t. At 170 pounds, I took that fight. “I just want to be active.

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UFC 272 live blog: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano (MMA Fighting)

Follow the UFC 272 live blog for Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano, the co-main event on Saturday in Las Vegas.

- UFC 273 Event T-Shirt This is the UFC 272 live blog for Rafael dos Anjos vs. He ended up coming short in that endeavor and then made his return to the lightweight division last year, winning a split decision over Paul Felder and reinserting himself in the lightweight title picture.

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Rafael dos Anjos suggests Conor McGregor as his next opponent (Pundit Arena)

to see the two fight for the lightweight belt at UFC 196, Rafael dos Anjos thinks that now could be the time for Conor McGregor and...

I need to have the right opponent. I have my eyes on the lightweight belt too. “I think Conor too, he’ll probably come back in the summer.

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UFC 272 results, highlights: Rafael dos Anjos batters Renato ... (CBSSports.com)

Moicano stepped into the fight on five days' notice, replacing Rafael Fiziev after Fiziev tested positive for COVID-19. The bout with Fiziev had been moved from ...

Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis to UFC 272 at the conclusion of the event below. From the opening round, dos Anjos was the sharper fighter, mixing in solid striking with takedowns and a devastating ground attack. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos' journey to UFC 272 was anything but conventional, with a fight date moved and a late opponent change.

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Rafael dos Anjos 'really wanted' doctor to stop fight with Renato ... (Bloody Elbow)

Dos Anjos delivered a ton of damage to Moicano, but the fight was not stopped.

I want to be training. I just want to be active. Moicano was immediately transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, but the 32-year-old has already provided an update on social media. Moicano nearly turned the tide after going for broke in the final five minutes of the fight, but it was not enough to best Dos Anjos. I was trying to finish the fight, but the guy is tough as nails.” Though Moicano started very aggressive, Dos Anjos did the most harm throughout the fight.

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