Rafael dos Anjos recalls the foot injury that took him out of the fight against McGregor and provokes the Irishman

R. dos Anjos (left) and C. McGregor would face each other at UFC 196. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

More than five years after suffering a foot injury that took him out of the match against Conor McGregor, Rafael dos Anjos He also showed regrets about the situation. After the Irishman suffered an injury to the same limb in UFC 264 this Saturday (10), the Brazilian went to his 'Twitter' provoke the European fighter and stated that the 'Notorious' was 'tasting his own medicine'.

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“When I broke my foot before our fight, this guy made fun of my injury... and continued to do so for years. Taste your own medicine and humble yourself”, said the Brazilian athlete.

The two athletes would face off at UFC 196, which took place in March 2016. The duel would mark the confrontation between the then lightweight champion (under 70,3kg) Rafael dos Anjos and the featherweight leader (up to 65,7kg) Conor McGregor. However, with just a few days left before the fight, the Brazilian fractured his foot during training and was replaced by Nate diaz, which finished the Irishman.

The Brazilian fighter was scheduled as a 'reserve' for the clash between Poirier and McGregor in the UFC 264. Dos Anjos made the weight cut waiting for an opportunity, which didn't happen. Former lightweight leader, the Tupiniquim athlete has a record of 30 wins and 13 losses in his career.

When I BROKE my foot before our fight this guy made fun of my injury… and continued to do so for years. Taste your own medicine and humble up. https://t.co/wRuBPlrzkt

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) July 11, 2021