R. Dos Anjos (photo) was injured and will not face I. Makhachev in the UFC 267. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @UFC
the fight between Rafael dos Anjos e Islam makhachev was canceled once again. After several unsuccessful attempts to match the confrontation, the UFC arranged for the two lightweights (up to 70,3 kg) to meet for the UFC 267. With just over a month left until the event, the Brazilian fighter was injured and left the card.
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The information was confirmed through provocations between the two fighters on social media. Islam makhachev was the first to go public and talk about his injury. Rafael dos Anjos.
"Rafael dos Anjos, I can’t believe you’re hurt…again #chickenfever”, teased the Russian.
The Brazilian didn't take long to respond, confirming the injury and rebutting his rival's provocations.
“Do you think I would fake surgery? Coming off another terrible injury. Unlike you, I have a family that depends on me and I don’t have another man paying my bills”, replied Rafael.
In a statement to the North American website MMAJunkie, Ali Abdelaziz, responsible for Makhachev's career, stated that the UFC is looking for a new opponent for his client. The businessman pointed Tony Ferguson e Dan Hooker as his favorites to face the Russian.
The output of Rafael dos Anjos It was the second major absence from UFC 267 In a few days. Last Saturday (25), the card lost Aljamain Sterling, who would defend the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) in a rematch against Petr yan in the co-main event. The trend now is for Yan to fight for the interim title against an opponent to be defined.
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