Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos made his … Rafael Dos Anjos ONE more fight in his UFC contract before becoming a free agent. The last man to beat UFC lightweight boss Rafael dos Anjos came back from a two-year rest Saturday … “I was doing some tests, but, man, I’m not going down to 155,” said dos Anjos, who currently weighs 187 pounds. FORMER UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos reckons he may finally get his hands on Conor McGregor this year. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. ( Log Out /  The last fight of Rafael Dos Anjos took place on January 25, 2020 against Michael Chiesa. Dos Anjos is interested in overturning his loss against Nurmagomedov, but with Nurmagomedov currently retired and holding the belt, it’s unlikely that he would fight Dos Anjos even he returns. Rafael dos Anjos wants to fight Justin Gaethje. This guy hasn’t fought in a year and a half. Latin America MMA Prospects to watch in 2020. I fought in January, so June or July would be good dates,” dos Anjos told MMA Fighting. The Brazilian is still waiting for a call to get his next fight booked and possibly discuss a new deal with the UFC, and is open to competing as soon as June. During his run at welterweight, he beat the likes of Robbie Lawler, Neil Magny, and Kevin Lee. He throws some crazy stuff online, it’s hard to understand. Paul Felder: $7,400 Rafael Dos Anjos: $8,800. Next fight that can move Rafael Dos Anjos is the Welterweight Rankings is by fighting Santiago Ponzinbbio. Rafael dos Anjos (30-13-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the #11th ranked Top Lightweight MMA fighter. For RDA to cut extra 15 pounds, he explains the UFC would have to give him plenty of time to prepare, the perfect opponent, and the biggest purse of his life. The Brazilian has seen two blockbuster fights with the UFC's poster boy slip through his hands in the last five years. Rafael Dos Anjos still a household name, Still wants to fight for the UFC and maybe challenge for the Welterweight title. Last fight. He throws some crazy stuff online, it’s hard to understand. Santiago Ponzinbbio before the injuries was talked about as the dark horse of the UFC welterweight division, Return fight against Rafael Dos Anjos and a impressive win against Rafael Dos Anjos would rank him in the TOP TEN Welterweight Rankings. Rafael Dos Anjos next fight will be held on November 14, 2020 against Islam Makhachev. The Brazilian has twice had a mega-money fight with the UFC's poster boy slip through his hands, with injury scuppering … According to Ponzinibbio, the UFC allegedly informed him that the RDA fight would not happen because the Brazilian was heading back to the lightweight division. Chandler, Dos Anjos, Lee volunteer to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 264 after donation dispute New, 36 comments Three fighters are already offering to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 264. Rafael dos Anjos is coming off a decision win over Paul Felder. “I’m in the UFC for many years, since 2008, and the UFC is a very solid company,” he said. Former UFC Lightweight Champion, Rafael dos Anjos, He returned last November of the year 2020 to the division that saw him shine after an inglorious stint through the welterweight division. On last fight of UFC deal, Rafael dos Anjos welcomes fight against three possible opponents New, 32 comments By Guilherme Cruz @guicruzzz Jun 2, 2020, 4:00pm EDT Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Dos Anjos lost by unanimous decision (UD). Rafael Dos Anjos Paul Felder 0 0 92 98 6 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos Nov. 14, … The broadcast of the prelims will start at 2 pm ET. I’m coming off a loss and I know that’s in the past and I will bounce back, but what the UFC offers me, something that makes sense… I think Pettis would make sense for the history. It’s been more than two years since Rafael dos Anjos last fought for a title. I hope this fight happens makes sense for both sides. Rafael Dos Anjos still a household name, Still wants to fight for the UFC and maybe challenge for the Welterweight title. Michael Chandler, Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee have thrown their hats in the ring to face Conor McGregor on July 10 after the Irishman cast doubt over his date with Dustin Poirier. Hooker is also targeting a summer return. But the 35-year-… That's a former Champion. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Paul Felder: Striker: 5' 11" 156 lbs: Rafael Dos Anjos: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 8" 156 lbs In this handout image provided by UFC, Rafael Dos Anjos, right, punches Paul Felder, left, in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Rafael Dos Anjos by KO, TKO or DQ: +400, (<1% of action, 1% of bets) DraftKings DFS Values. Rafael dos Anjos, the former 155 lbs champion, is claiming that he will be a part of the event as the UFC wants him to fight another top contender from its roster. “I have a great relationship with Dana White, I have almost 30 fights in the organization, and I would like to re-sign with the UFC. “Wonderboy” was an idea once offered by the company, according to dos Anjos, and Ponzinibbio is a rivalry that keeps burning on social media for years but never materialized. Dos Anjos gave his fans an idea of his next opponent on the UFC 264 card on July 10. Behind Gaethje, dos Anjos would be number one on my list » Dos Anjos lost the lightweight title in his next bout to Eddie Alvarez and moved up to welterweight where he spent the last four years excelling, even fighting for an interim title. Rafael Dos Anjos with a impressive win against Santiago Ponzinbbio would bounce back his career as he’s being used as a bridge for the upcoming Welterweights. Stephen Thompson and I, there was some talk in the past, so I think that could be the fight. “I’m in a situation that I can’t call anyone out. “Since he fought (Donald) Cerrone at welterweight, I think this could be the fight.”. I have no problem fighting him, but, brother, no one told me anything. https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/2/21277331/last-fight-ufc-deal-rafael-dos-anjos-anthony-pettis-wonderboy-ponzinibbio. Las Vegas, NV — UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was supposed to throw down with former 155lb champ Rafael dos Anjos late last year. Santiago Ponzinibbio hasn’t fought in a year and change but now FULLY healthy can fight. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Follow Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren live round-by-round updates for their main event showdown Saturday night in Atlanta. Rafael dos Anjos official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Lightweight fighter from Brazil. But for a great money, one that changes your life completely, I would do that sacrifice on three or four months’ notice. The Brazilian fought for interim gold at 170lbs but came up short against Colby Covington. — Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 9, 2020 "If you don't take a fight because you don't have enough time to drop weight I get it but don't tell me you have other plans," dos Anjos wrote. “(The UFC) hasn’t said anything. “I thought about Pettis because he once said, after a victory, that he was interested in fighting me at 170,” dos Anjos said. Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega to be coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 29.; Aleksandar Rakic wants to be next to fight champion Jan Blachowicz. The fight marked his move back to lightweight after going 4-4 at welterweight but dropped four of his last five. But not now.”, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren full fight video highlights. It’s almost desperate at this point. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has been trying to fight Conor McGregor for quite some time now. For the money I make today, a normal purse, the toll on my body isn’t worth it. Dos Anjos continues to train in his house in San Diego, Calif., alongside coach Jason Parillo and a few training partners, including fellow UFC fighter Beneil Dariush, during the current health crisis caused by COVID-19. Rafael Dos Anjos Fight Videos. Rafael Dos Anjos was due to fight Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi on October 24 for his first lightweight fight in four years, but he has been pulled from the bout after his positive test for Covid-19. Twitter had a lot of say Following Jake Paul’s knockout win over Ben Askren. This guy hasn’t fought in a year and a half. Rafael dos Anjos faces off with Conor McGregor during the UFC 196 pre-fight press conference Credit: Getty But after McGregor's recent loss to Dustin Poirier , … Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. As well talked about his other likely opponent: Brazilian and former Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos: That is a fight I would like. “I’m going for the last fight in my contract with the UFC, so we have to see if the UFC wants to re-sign me. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has one bout left on his current contract with the company, and sees a rematch with the man who he took the belt from as one of the options for his next — and maybe final — step in the octagon. The market is starting to move now. But I have no problem fighting Ponzinibbio. F*ck, I fought (four) times since his last fight. In the main event of the evening, Rafael Dos Anjos will face Paul Felder. Pettis would be a rematch of their UFC 185 title bout, a five-round clash which dos Anjos dominated from start to finish. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Paul vs. Askren in Tweets: Pros react to Jake Paul’s knockout of Ben Askren. Get Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren full fight video highlights for the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren main event Saturday. In a common scenario in pandemic era MMA, one fighter, dos Anjos, had to pull out due to COVID-19. The main card starts at 5 pm. RAFAEL DOS ANJOS reckons a showdown with Conor McGregor is 'closer' than ever following the Irishman's shock defeat to Dustin Poirier. Dos Anjos was victorious in his last fight, where he finally dropped back to his former weight class after an unsuccessful run in the Welterweight division. Rafael Souza dos Anjos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁafaˈew duz ˈɐ̃ʒus]; born October 26, … Got a call couple days ago to fight a top contender on the division, I said yes, I’m waiting on the other side #ufc #July10th — Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 14, 2021. Rafael dos Anjos ‘not by any means somewhat dazzled’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s presentation at UFC on FOX 19. admin August 7, 2019 August 7, 2019 0. Next fight. “Man, Ponzinibbio is crazy,” he continued, referring to Ponzinibbio’s claim that RDA recently turned down the fight. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 3 How Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos stack up Rafael dos Anjos, meanwhile, returned to lightweight last time out with a split decision win over Felder, who took the fight on short notice. Rafael dos Anjos has confirmed that he has said yes to a fight with a "top contender." “That was an idea, a possible… In order for me to go to 155, I would need at least four months’ notice before a fight, and it would have to be a fight that is really worth it financially. It appears Rafael dos Anjos will not be getting his wish of fighting Justin Gaethje next. Next fight that can move Rafael Dos Anjos is the Welterweight Rankings is by fighting Santiago Ponzinbbio. “I want to fight. UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos discusses what makes him the ultimate warrior in the Octagon. Heading into his main event bout on Saturday, Felder is averaging 62.7 fantasy points per fight. Dos Anjos recently teased a fight offer against a top contender on the UFC 264 card on July 10 but did not mention any names. It’s a bunch of things.”. On the night of November 14, Las Vegas will host the UFC Fight Night 183 tournament. I have no problem fighting him, but, brother, no one told me anything. Rafael dos Anjos and Conor McGregor. RAFAEL DOS ANJOS it OUT of UFC 254 on Fight Island after testing positive for coronavirus. Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Live round-by-round updates. Calling out Rafael Dos Anjos in his return to the Octagon. The Brazilian was due to fight Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi on his return to lightweight. As for an ideal opponent, the Brazilian has a short list of suggestions: Anthony Pettis, Stephen Thompson, and even Santiago Ponzinibbio. Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Article content. A welterweight since 2017, dos Anjos says he’s willing to sign a new contract before entering the octagon again. “Man, Ponzinibbio is crazy,” he continued, referring to Ponzinibbio’s claim that RDA recently turned down the fight. Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev . I am here @RdosAnjosMMA next weekend or when you're ready @danawhite. MMA career Home; Fight Videos; Media; News; Photos ; Training; UFC 241 – Live Stream; Media. Menu. Men’s Reebok Black Authentic Walkout Jersey, Paul vs. Askren Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event, Jake Paul flattens Ben Askren with brutal right hand to earn first-round knockout in Triller main event, Paul vs. Askren results: Steve Cunningham wins unanimous decision over former UFC champ Frank Mir. Change ). But I have no problem fighting Ponzinibbio. He did amazing in that fight. ( Log Out /  Rafael Dos Anjos vs Santiago Ponzinbbio schedule it for “Fight Island” debut on the main card slot. According to the Brazilian, a recent trip to Las Vegas’s UFC Performance Institute concluded he would have to be “a whole other human being” to hit 155 pounds again. When quizzed for a name by GIVEMESPORT , however, he again remained tight-lipped. Santiago Ponzinibbio… If it is Hooker, it would fall perfectly in line with “The Hangman” and his desired timeline for a comeback. It would have, without question, been the biggest fight of Makhachev’s career. That’s what I want, but it’s not only up to me, it’s up to them as well, if they want to re-sign me.”. The Niteroi native started his UFC career more than a decade ago, eventually capturing the 155-pound gold in 2015. Rafael Dos Anjos ONE more fight in his UFC contract before becoming a free agent. “(The UFC) hasn’t said anything. He returned to Lightweight and beat Paul felder. ( Log Out /  Rafael last fought against Paul Felder at the UFC Fight Night event in November 2020. F*ck, I fought (four) times since his last fight. Dos Anjos fought four times in Las Vegas throughout his UFC career, and thinks it would be “cool” to be in one of UFC’s “Fight Island” shows. The division is very jammed, let’s see how it plays out.”. ( Log Out /  Below are the links to the broadcast and card event. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Skip to content.