Despite recent illness, Rafael dos Anjos still fighting Clay Guida at UFC 117

Even opponent Clay Guida had heard the rumors.

In fact, after hearing of Rafael dos Anjos’ illness and fearing their UFC 117 bout might be scratched, Guida recently Tweeted a simple message, “Say it aint so Rafael!! Say it aint so!”

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Even opponent Clay Guida had heard the rumors.

In fact, after hearing of Rafael dos Anjos’ illness and fearing their UFC 117 bout might be scratched, Guida recently Tweeted a simple message, “Say it aint so Rafael!! Say it aint so!”

Luckily for both lightweight fighters, dos Anjos’ undisclosed illness was a minor one, and a source close to the fighter told MMAjunkie.com the fight is still good to go for the Aug. 7 card.