Tag: Rafael dos Anjos

UFC Looking To Make Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev For February 19th Main Event

Rafael Fiziev could get his first main event appearance next month, as the UFC is looking to book him against Rafael dos Anjos for their February 19th headliner. News of the potential bout was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting on Friday. The fight reportedly hasn't been signed off on yet but is … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev For February 19th Main Event →

Injury Forces Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 267 Bout Against Islam Makhachev

A long-awaited lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos has run into another setback. Dos Anjos has been pulled from his October 30th fight against Makhachev due to injury, per a report from Mike Bohn and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Dos Anjos and Makhachev were set to meet at UFC 267, which … Continue reading Injury Forces Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 267 Bout Against Islam Makhachev →

Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos To Meet At UFC 267

Lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will look to continue his extensive win streak when facing Rafael dos Anjos at UFC's October 30th pay-per-view card. News of the high-level lightweight tilt was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins UFC 267, which is reportedly expected to happen in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Makhachev … Continue reading Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos To Meet At UFC 267 →

When Paul Felder Stepped Up To The Plate, Everybody Won

Six days before Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card, something horrible happened: the show lost their main event. With the departure of Islam Makhachev from the card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the UFC had a vacancy in their main event against Rafael dos Anjos. The challenge presented to the UFC, the … Continue reading When Paul Felder Stepped Up To The Plate, Everybody Won →

Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder Awarded ‘Fight of the Night’

Main event fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder was given the "Fight of the Night" award for Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card. Along with that, "Performance of the Night" awards were given to Khaos Williams and Sean Strickland for their wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. All fighters given … Continue reading Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder Awarded ‘Fight of the Night’ →

UFC on ESPN+ 41: Paul Felder vs. Rafael dos Anjos Play-by-Play

Stepping in on less than a week's notice, Paul Felder took the place of Islam Makhachev in a five-round main event against Rafael dos Anjos. Here's how the lightweight fight went. Bout 9: Paul Felder (17-5) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (29-13) (Lightweight) Both fighters were putting together hard shots in the opening minute. Dos Anjos … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Paul Felder vs. Rafael dos Anjos Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 41: Felder vs. dos Anjos Live Coverage

Saturday's UFC card will see the appearance of Paul Felder in the main event, as he takes a short-notice five-round fight against Rafael dos Anjos. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the UFC "Fight Night" which is happening at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (5:00PM … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Felder vs. dos Anjos Live Coverage →

Paul Felder To Take Short-Notice Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos on Saturday’s UFC Card

Saturday's UFC main event has been saved, as Paul Felder will step in to face Rafael dos Anjos in a five-round lightweight fight. First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Felder will step-in for Islam Makhachev, who withdrew from the fight due to a staph infection. The fight will main event a card scheduled to … Continue reading Paul Felder To Take Short-Notice Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos on Saturday’s UFC Card →

Staph Infection Takes Islam Makhachev Out of Saturday’s UFC Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos

Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card has lost the main event, as Islam Makhachev has pulled out of his five-round fight against Rafael dos Anjos. News of the scrapped main event was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight was scheduled to headline a TV event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading Staph Infection Takes Islam Makhachev Out of Saturday’s UFC Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos →