Who was Dos Anjos originally supposed to fight?
Rafael Fiziev
Dos Anjos, the former UFC lightweight champion, originally was scheduled to fight Rafael Fiziev this weekend, but Fiziev withdrew Monday due to being sick with COVID-19. Dos Anjos wanted to remain on the card and UFC was able to come to a deal with Moicano.
What kind of fighter is Rafael dos Anjos?
The undercard fills out with four more main card bouts. Caio Borralho and Armen Petrosyan are set to battle it out in the middleweight division….UFC Fight Night card, odds.
| Favorite | Underdog | Weightclass |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Fiziev -220 | Rafael dos Anjos +180 | Lightweight |
| Caio Borralho -220 | Armen Petrosyan +180 | Middleweight |
How tall is Rafael dos Anjos?
5′ 8″Rafael dos Anjos / Height
Who beat RDA for the belt?
With Rafael dos Anjos losing the lightweight belt to Eddie Alvarez on Thursday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, six out of the 10 UFC divisions have had multiple titleholders in the past eight months.
Why was Dos Anjos vs McGregor Cancelled?
Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has reportedly withdrawn from his fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to injury. Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting reported on Tuesday the Brazilian’s withdrawal from the event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on March 5.
Who won dos Anjos vs Fiziev?
Fiziev
“Now we know who is the best Rafael,” Fiziev joked after the win. The 29-year-old Azerbaijani fighter entered the contest at No. 10 in the UFC’s official lightweight rankings, and by scoring a win over dos Anjos, who was No. 7, he should secure a top contender in his next appearance.
Why was Dos Anjos fight Cancelled?
UFC 272 loses co-main event as Rafael Fiziev tests positive for COVID-19. LAS VEGAS — Saturday’s UFC 272 pay-per-view event has lost a highly anticipated co-main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev, as Fiziev has tested positive for COVID-19.
How old was Nate Diaz when he fought Conor McGregor?
Welterweight Fight
| Nate Diaz | Conor McGregor | |
|---|---|---|
| age | 33 | |
| 6’0″ | height | 5’8 |
| 170 | weight | 155lbs |
What nationality is Conor McGregor?
IrishConor McGregor / Nationality
Is Nate Diaz a vegan?
Unlike other UFC fighters, Nate Diaz reportedly follows a vegan lifestyle. He also avoids dairy products and follows a plant-based diet for his fight preparation.
Why did Rafael dos Anjos pull out of McGregor fight?
Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting reported on Tuesday the Brazilian’s withdrawal from the event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on March 5. “According to multiple sources, dos Anjos suffered a broken foot late last week, forcing him to pull out of the lightweight title fight against McGregor,” Helwani reported.
Why didn t conor McGregor fight dos Anjos?
The Brazilian was meant to meet McGregor in March 2016 when he was the lightweight champion, but injury forced him out of the contest when featherweight king McGregor was looking to become the first ever two-weight champion in UFC history.