R. Dos Anjos (photo) is coming off two straight victories at lightweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Rafael dos Anjos He doesn't want to sit still. In a great phase in his career, since returning to his old division, the Brazilian wants to expand his good moment and used social media to look for a fight. The athlete, however, did not expect an 'unusual candidate', who volunteered for the fight.
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“I want to fight in July or August. Anyone apply?”, published RDA, on its account on Twitter.
With two consecutive victories and current number six in the division led by Charles of the Bronx, the Brazilian didn't need long to have an answer. 13th in the category, Dan Hooker He agreed to the commitment, but it didn't please the Niteroi native.
“I’m going to smash your face. I’m in,” replied the New Zealander.
Upon learning of Dan's attack, Rafael made it clear that he had no interest in the confrontation. The athlete uses the candidate's recent record as an argument.
“I'm coming off two wins, and you're coming off two defeats. You must be joking”, wrote the Brazilian.
Lightweight champion between 2015 and 2016, Dos Anjos is looking to get closer to a new title fight. At 37 years old, the Niteroi native comes from a great performance against Renato Moicano.
Former representative of the top 10 lightweight division, Hooker is not experiencing his best moment in the company. Today, the fighter has accumulated four defeats in the last five fights. In March, the fighter underwent a test at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), but ended up being severely knocked out by arnold allen.
I'm coming from 2 wins and you 2 losses, gotta be kidding me 🤦🏻♂️
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 24, 2022
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