Rafael dos Anjos doesn't forgive Michael Chandler's refusal and says: 'You should be ashamed'

Dos Anjos criticizes M. Chandler for denying the fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Everything was fine for Rafael dos Anjos return to lightweight (70,3kg) next Saturday (14), but an unforeseen event occurred and puts his presence in the tournament at risk. UFC Las Vegas 14. Upon learning that Islam makhachev was removed from the main fight, the Brazilian wished him well and challenged Michael chandler. However, the North American thwarted the plans by denying the duel and the attitude was not well received by the former category champion.

On his social networks, Dos Anjos showed irritation with Chandler's refusal, criticized the Bellator icon's stance and recalled what he had to do to win the lightweight belt.

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“If you don't fight because you don't have time to lose weight, I understand, but don't tell me you have other plans. I became champion of the biggest organization fighting everyone who stood in front of me. You should be ashamed!” Dos Anjos posted on Twitter.

Although the UFC has not yet found a replacement for Makhachev, Dos Anjos intends to remain in the event and promised that he will punish whoever the organization chooses. The Argentine Santiago Ponzinibbio would agree to face RDA at welterweight (77,6kg) and the Brazilian Carlos Diego Ferreira He also made himself available to face his compatriot at lightweight.

At 36, Rafael dos Anjos returns to lightweight, a category in which he was champion, after working at welterweight for three years. The Brazilian opted to change divisions to end his streak of four defeats in his last five fights and begin a new phase in his career.

I'm going to hit someone on Saturday, I just don't know who it is...

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 9, 2020