RDA (left) challenges McGregor. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter
Rafael dos Anjos He is going through a delicate moment in his career. The Brazilian, who is a former lightweight champion (up to 70.3 kg.) and former challenger for the interim welterweight belt (up to 77.1 kg.) comes from four defeats in his last five fights. However, he was not intimidated in seeking a great challenge for his recovery. GDR challenged Conor McGregor, who recently announced his retirement.
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Through a post on Twitter, dos Anjos challenged the Irishman to carry out the confrontation that was scheduled and canceled for UFC 196. “No more 'ifs'. Let’s make this happen”, wrote the Brazilian (see below).
No more “if's” let's make it happen @danawhite @seanshelby @chaelsonnen @ufc pic.twitter.com/rPy2eUzvBu
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) June 14, 2020
Rafael dos Anjos x Conor McGregor, the fight that almost happened
The fight between Rafael dos Anjos e Conor McGregor came close to happening on two occasions. In the first of them, in March 2016, the Brazilian would defend his lightweight belt against the Irishman. However, he suffered a broken foot 15 days before the fight. RDA was replaced by Nate diaz, who ended up defeating Conor in the welterweight division.
The second clash was scheduled for 2018, when dos Anjos moved up to the welterweight category and would fight for the interim belt against McGregor. The Irishman accepted the duel, but got involved in a fight backstage at UFC 223 he was arrested and removed from the duel. In his place, he was chosen Colby covington, who ended up beating RDA at UFC 225 in June.
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