R. Dos Anjos (left) faces I. Makhachev (right) in the UFC 254. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
After more than three years working at welterweight (up to 77kg.), Rafael dos Anjos He is back at lightweight (up to 70,3kg), where he enjoyed the best moment of his career. Champion of the division between 2015 and 2016, the Brazilian has a commitment against the dangerous Islam makhachev for October 24th, at UFC 254. The information was released by 'BJPenn.com'.
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After a recent negative record in the division dominated by Kamaru Usman, Rafael signaled the possibility of returning to the group he led a few years ago. After confirming that he hired professionals who helped with his diet, José Aldo, who went down to bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.), RDA now has a date for his return.
At 35 years old, Rafael is coming off four defeats in his last five appearances. His last positive result came last year, when he defeated Kevin Lee, in the main fight of UFC Rochester. After the triumph, Dos Anjos ended up losing to Leon edwards e Michael chiesa.
Younger and considered one of the great promises for the division currently led by Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev, 28 years old, has been carving out a successful career in the UFC. With eight fights and seven wins, Islam has not lost since 2015, when he was beaten by Brazilian Adriano Martins. Since then, the Russian has not felt the taste of defeat.
No UFC 254, Rafael will reach the mark of 43 appearances as a professional in MMA. Today, the Rio native has 29 wins and 13 losses.
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