Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t think Islam Makhachev’s resume warrants the No. 1 spot in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) tied the ...

Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t like Islam Makhachev ’s chances of becoming a UFC double champion. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who defended his lightweight title three times, has reiterated his ...

When Rafael Fiziev withdrew from his UFC 272 co-main event vs. Rafael dos Anjos due to COVID-19, Islam Makhachev wasted no time calling out the former lightweight champion for a short notice fight.

One of those is Rafael dos Anjos, who Makhachev was supposed to face at UFC 254 in October and at UFC Fight Night 182 in November before the bout fell through.

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev claims he never turned down an offer to fight Rafael dos Anjos on short notice last weekend. Quite the opposite, in fact. Makhachev (22-1), who defeated ...

Makhachev and dos Anjos were originally set to face off at UFC 254 on Oct. 24. Just over two weeks out, dos Anjos announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be unable to fight.

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos believes experience will be key to win his next fight. Paired up against rising contender Islam Makhachev for a battle of generations in October ...

Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t like Islam Makhachev ’s chances of becoming a UFC double champion. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who defended his lightweight title three times, has reiterated his interest ...