Rafael dos Anjos has a fight planned against Vicente Luque for UFC 290

Former lightweight champion has a new welterweight appearance in a commitment that could take him to the top 10

VH Gonzaga

01/05/2023 | 13:59

Rafael dos Anjos (left) and Vincent Luque (dir.) face each other in the UFC 290. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Back to welterweight (up to 77,1kg.) of Ultimate, Rafael dos Anjos he will have a strong opponent in his next commitment. Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the fighter faces Vincent Luque in confrontation in UFC 290, which takes place on July 8th. The information was released by 'MMA fighting'.

After ending his attempt to compete again for the lightweight belt, Dos Anjos returns to the category led by Leon edwards. If he passes his compatriot, Rafael could return to the top 10 of the group.

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Promise of division, Vincent Luque seeks his redemption in the company. The fight, which was already among the top five in the category, accumulates two consecutive setbacks.

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So far, the UFC 290 features a title fight between Brandon Moreno e Alexandre pantoja as the main fight. Combatants measure strength by the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg).