Dos Anjos promises to settle accounts with Colby (Photo: Reproduction Facebook ufc)
Rafael dos Anjos is willing to win the interim welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg.) in the fight against Colby Convigton at UFC 225. The fight, which would initially take place in Brazil, was transferred to Chicago (USA) for security reasons, as that the North American said he had received death threats in the country. Willing to settle the score with his rival, the Brazilian claims that Colby is doing everything he can to avoid facing him.
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“He's doing everything he can to find a reason to get out of this fight. He kept demanding a thousand things regarding security in Rio, but now he's going to have to kill him in the chest. He scolded everyone, cursed everyone, did this and did that, now he’s going to have to go there”, declared Rafael, in an interview with the Combate channel website.
Despite missing the opportunity to face his rival at home, Dos Anjos guarantees that fighting in the United States will not be a problem. He promises to give Convigton a 'beating', regardless of location.
“The fight can be wherever it is, in Brazil or the USA, and this guy will take a beating in the same way”, adds the Brazilian, confident of victory.
Understand the confusion
The confusion involving Covington and the Brazilian fans began during the UFC Sao Paulo, in October last year. The North American, who faced Demian Maia at the show, he provoked the fans throughout the week of the event and even said that 'Brazilians were dirty animals' in the interview while still in the Octagon.
The controversy caused by the fighter had repercussions. On that occasion, the São Paulo fans threw several goals at the athlete. But anyone who thinks that the confusion has ended is mistaken. As soon as rumors about the fight against Rafael dos Anjos emerged, Covington began receiving death threats.
The athlete himself reported the threats to the North American ESPN. “It was kind of difficult to accept this fight. I know that people want me dead there (in Brazil). I received many death threats. They told me that they are offering money for my head, so they can kill me before I get into the Octagon.”
Covington's fear combined with the immense confusion caused by McGregor at UFC 223's Media Day, where three fights were cancelled, Ultimate decided to move the fight for the interim welterweight title to Chicago.
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