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10 years ago, Rafael dos Anjos blew up the brief ‘Showtime Era’ at UFC 185

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:03:18 +0000

In 2015, Anthony Pettis was riding high and had been for years. Pettis came to the UFC as the final WEC champion on the heels of his famed “Showtime Kick” against Benson Henderson. He was outworked and outsmarted by Clay Guida in his UFC debut in mid-2011, but just four fights later beat Henderson again to win the UFC’s lightweight title. Another title defense submission followed, as did a coveted spot on a Wheaties box – a first for an MMA fighter. But at UFC 185 on March 14, 2015, Brazil’s Rafael dos Anjos brought the “Showtime Era” as lightweight champ to a fast halt

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Rafael dos Anjos releases statement after UFC 308 knee injury: ‘It’s a tough game’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:44:43 +0000

Rafael dos Anjos ’ 40th birthday didn’t go as he expected. Not only did he lose to Geoff Neal on Saturday at UFC 308 , he also suffered a devastating knee injury , the extent of which has not been revealed. Sunday, dos Anjos (32-17 MMA, 21-15 UFC ) released a statement on social media in which he apologized to his fans for the outcome and updated the public on his situation, though did not reveal a diagnosis. “Thank you all fight fans for the support, sorry I let you guys down,” dos Anjos said. “Definitely it was not how I want to celebrate my 40th birthday, it was a tough loss

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Geoff Neal def. Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 308: Best photos from Abu Dhabi

BAD MMA News — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:54:13 +0000

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UFC 308 results: Rafael dos Anjos injures left knee, Geoff Neal wins by Round 1 TKO

BAD MMA News — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:54:06 +0000

Geoff Neal looked good early before Rafael dos Anjos went down with an injury at UFC 308. Neal (16-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) hurt dos Anjos (32-17 MMA, 21-15 UFC) on the feet, before the former lightweight champion buckled his left knee, which prompted the referee to stop the fight at the 1:30 mark of Round 1. The welterweight bout was part of the UFC 304 prelims at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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UFC 308 Weigh-in Results and Video: All fighters made weight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:22:12 +0000

UFC 308 takes place on Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event is headlined by a featherweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria (15-0) and former titleholder Max Holloway (26-7). In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-7) takes on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0). Topuria was the first fighter to step on the scales and weighed in at 145 pounds. Holloway was the second fighter to weigh in, tipping the scales at 145 as well. Whittaker weighed 185.5 pounds for his co-main event bout against Chimaev. Chimaev was the final fighter to weigh in and came in at 186

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UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Live Weigh-in Results and Video

BAD MMA News — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:57:08 +0000

UFC 308 takes place on Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event is headlined by a featherweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria (15-0) and former titleholder Max Holloway (26-7). In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-7) takes on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0). Topuria was the first fighter to step on the scales and weighed in at 145 pounds. Holloway was the second fighter to weigh in, tipping the scales at 145 as well. Whittaker weighed 185.5 pounds for his co-main event bout against Chimaev. UFC 308 Official Weigh-in Video UFC 308 Official Weigh-in Results Main card (on ESPN+ PPV at 2 p.m.

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UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Live Weigh-in Results

BAD MMA News — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:33:47 +0000

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Rafael dos Anjos vs. Geoff Neal added to stacked UFC 308 lineup in Abu Dhabi

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:51:21 +0000

The UFC’s next pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi is starting to take shape with the addition of a compelling welterweight matchup. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will remain at 170 pounds to take on Geoff Neal at UFC 308 , which goes down Oct. 26 on Yas Island with a main card on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. The matchup between dos Anjos (33-16 MMA, 21-14 UFC) and Neal (15-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) was announced during Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 broadcast

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Angela Carini suffers controversial Olympics defeat, UFC fighters react

BAD MMA News — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:06:51 +0000

UFC fighters couldn’t help but react to the unusual boxing match and subsequent controversial ending between Angela Carini and Imane Khelif. There was much speculation whether Khelif should be allowed to compete in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The Algerian has been rejected entry into competition in the past due to their high testosterone readings, which renders competitors ineligible in combat sports. Despite the plea from fans, Imane Khelif did compete at the Olympics and made their opponent quit in just 46 seconds.

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Rafael dos Anjos on Islam Makhachev: ‘I don’t think he can beat Leon Edwards and become a double champion’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:35:44 +0000

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 in moving up to welterweight to challenge Leon Edwards . Dos Anjos (32-16 MMA, 21-14 UFC), who has competed at both lightweight and welterweight throughout his career, thinks Makhachev would struggle with the size at a weight class above. “He’s in a very good momentum right now, but I don’t think he can beat Leon Edwards and become a double champion,” dos Anjos told Submission Radio . “I just think like, the size difference. Leon is a much bigger guy, and we see smaller guys like (Dustin) Poirier giving Islam a lot of trouble.