Conor (left) and RDA (right): duel will win the lightweight title. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (UFC/Disclosure)
Conor McGregor asked and your wish will be granted immediately. After defeating José Aldo in just 13 seconds, the Irishman will have another Brazilian ahead of him in a title fight: the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. The duel will take place at UFC 197, an event that would take place in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), but was transferred to Las Vegas (USA), on March 5th.
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As President Dana White had already anticipated in recent days, McGregor will not give up the featherweight title to fight for the lightweight belt. The Irishman, therefore, continues to await his first challenge as champion of the under-66 kg division as he seeks to become the first athlete in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously in different categories. Information about the duel between Conor and Dos Anjos was published on the website of the newspaper “Lance”.
Rafael dos Anjos, 31 years old, has a professional record of 25 wins and seven losses. The Brazilian became lightweight champion in March 2015, beating Anthony Pettis in a unanimous decision by the judges. In his last fight, on December 19th, Dos Anjos ran over Donald Cerrone in just 53 seconds and defended his title for the first time.
Yes, Conor McGregor, 27 years old, has a record of 19 wins and two losses. The Irishman debuted in Ultimate in April 2013 and in just over two years he became one of the event's biggest stars. In his last appearance in the octagon, McGregor shocked the world and dethroned the Brazilian José Aldo with a knockout in just 13 seconds in the main fight of UFC 194.
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