I. Makhachev (left) offered to replace R. Fiziev against R. Dos Anjos in the UFC 272. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Less than three days after overcoming Bobby Green in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 49, Islam makhachev He has proven that he is willing to take on challenges within the organization. Upon knowing that Raphael Fiziev tested positive for Covid-19 and will not face Rafael dos Anjos No. UFC 272, this Saturday (5), the Russian tried to find the solution and challenged the Brazilian to a fight in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.).
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“Welterweight? Here we go. We have unresolved issues, Rafael dos Anjos”, wrote Makhachev, on his Twitter account.
Former UFC lightweight champion, Dos Anjos is experiencing real 'karma' to consolidate his return to the under-70,3kg division. Last season, the fighter was scheduled to face Islam, but ended up leaving the fight due to a knee injury.
If Ultimate accepts Makhachev's proposal, the fighter will return to the Octagon with little rest time. Last weekend, the Russian hit Bobby Green by knockout in the first round and practically stamped his passport towards a title fight.
King of the category between 2015 and 2016, Dos Anjos is running his last race in search of retaking his old throne. After a stint at welterweight, where he competed for the interim title, the fighter decided to return to the group that gave him global recognition in the sport. Rafael, however, has not performed since November 2020, when he overcame Paul felder by points.
170??? Let's do it. We have unfinished business RDA @ufc @spnmma @bokamotoESPN @MMAjunkieJohn https://t.co/1y98cgmSbV
- Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) February 28, 2022
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