Rafael dos Anjos faces Leon Edwards in the main fight of UFC San Antonio

R. dos Anjos (photo) faces L. Edwards. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @rdosanjosmma

Rafael dos Anjos He already has a date and opponent to return to the Octagon. The Brazilian faces the Englishman Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC San Antonio, an event that takes place on July 20th, in the United States. Information about the duel was released by the North American website Yahoo! on Thursday night (13).

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Dos Anjos, who is a former lightweight champion (up to 70.3 kg.), is trying to rebuild his path towards the welterweight belt (up to 77.1 kg.). The Brazilian, who occupies third place in the division's ranking, has a record of 29 wins and 11 losses. In its last performance, RDA recovered from two series losses and beat Kevin Leein May.

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In turn, Edwards is experiencing the best phase of his career. 'Rocky' comes from seven consecutive victories in the UFC and occupies 11th place in the rankings. In his last appearance, the Englishman defeated Gunnar Nelson in March. He has a professional record of 17 wins and three losses.

More Brazil

Besides Rafael dos Anjos, Brazil will have four more representatives on the UFC San Antonio card. Francisco Massaranduba face Alexander Hernandez; Felipe Cabocão faces Domingo Pilarte; Klidson Abreu measure forces with Sam alvey, and newcomer Gabriel Silva, brother of Erick silva, enters a collision course with Ray Borg.

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