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Islam Makhachev Congratulates Rafael dos Anjos, Calls To Finish Their Business

MakhachevIslam Makhachev is still looking to fight Rafael dos Anjos. Dos Anjos returned to the win column after a dominant performance over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. Of course, the Brazilian was originally set to face Makhachev in the main event. However, Makhachev had to pull out just days before […]

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Islam Makhachev is still looking to fight Rafael dos Anjos.

Dos Anjos returned to the win column after a dominant performance over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. Of course, the Brazilian was originally set to face Makhachev in the main event.

However, Makhachev had to pull out just days before the event due to a staph infection which led to Felder stepping in on five days’ notice.

Despite facing a new opponent with a completely different style to Makhachev, Dos Anjos was able to get the job done and now looks very likely to enter the top seven of the lightweight ranks. He has since already called for a fight with Conor McGregor next.

However, Makhachev hopes he will still get to finish his business with Dos Anjos in the future as he congratulated him after the fight.

“Great fight @RdosAnjosMMA congrats! Let’s finish our business in nearest future ??”

As many have pointed out, Makhachev is currently No. 12 in the rankings. With Dos Anjos beating Felder who was ranked No. 7, it would make very little sense for the former champion to face someone potentially lower than him in the rankings.

And at 36 years of age, “RDA” doesn’t have as much time left either if he is to realize his dream of becoming a two-time lightweight champion.

Then again, he isn’t one to reject who the UFC picks out for him.

Do you think the pair should finish their business?

Islam Makhachev Reacts To His Withdrawal From UFC Vegas 14

Islam MakhachevUFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has opened up about his withdrawal from his main event fight against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 14 this coming weekend. Brett Okamoto of ESPN broke news of the unfortunate fight withdrawal on social media yesterday, he wrote. “Breaking: Islam Makhachev (@MAKHACHEVMMA) out of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main […]

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UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has opened up about his withdrawal from his main event fight against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 14 this coming weekend. Brett Okamoto of ESPN broke news of the unfortunate fight withdrawal on social media yesterday, he wrote.

“Breaking: Islam Makhachev (@MAKHACHEVMMA) out of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, per sources. UFC looking for a short-notice replacement to face Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) on Saturday.”

This is the second time a fight between Makhachev and Dos Anjos has been scrapped. The pair were previously scheduled to fight on the undercard of UFC 254.

Unfortunately, the former lightweight champion tested positive for COVID-19 and the fight was pushed back.

Makhachev took to social media to explain why he withdrew from the main event match-up with Dos Anjos.

“The only thing that calms down is that we cannot get away from what has been prescribed,” Makhachev wrote in Russian on Instagram. “A lot of time and effort was spent on this fight, I was in peak shape, but as soon as I started to lose weight and the immune system began to weaken, I caught an infection that would incapacitate me for at least a month in this camp, our team had already encountered this infection more than once and many had to cancel your fights.

This year was difficult for my career, a lot of fights were canceled but I promise you I will go to the end to this belt no matter what it costs me Inshaalah” (Via Google Translate)

The UFC are currently searching for a late notice replacement opponent to face ‘RDA’ on Saturday night. Dos Anjos took to Twitter late last night to call for former Bellator champion Michael Chandler to step up and take the fight, he wrote.

“I wish @MAKHACHEVMMA a speed recovery. Looking for a new partner to dance. Looks like @MikeChandlerMMA is ready to go. Your move!”

Who do you think should replace Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 14?

Islam Makhachev Releases Statement After Withdrawing From Rafael dos Anjos Fight

Islam Makhachev has released a statement after pulling out of his UFC Vegas 14 main event against Rafael dos Anjos. On Sunday, it was revealed the Russian was forced out of the fight and he later took to Instagram to explain why. “The only thing that c…

Islam Makhachev has released a statement after pulling out of his UFC Vegas 14 main event against Rafael dos Anjos. On Sunday, it was revealed the Russian was forced out of the fight and he later took to Instagram to explain why. “The only thing that calms down is that we cannot get away from […]

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Report: Islam Makhachev Out Of Rafael Dos Anjos Fight, Replacement Being Sought

MakhachevThe UFC Vegas 14 main event has taken a huge blow as Islam Makhachev will no longer be competing. Makhachev was set to take on former champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event. However, as per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, that is no longer the case anymore. The reason is undisclosed but it is likely […]

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The UFC Vegas 14 main event has taken a huge blow as Islam Makhachev will no longer be competing.

Makhachev was set to take on former champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event. However, as per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, that is no longer the case anymore. The reason is undisclosed but it is likely to be an injury for the Dagestan native.

The only consolation is that the UFC is currently looking for a short-notice replacement.

“Breaking: Islam Makhachev (@MAKHACHEVMMA) out of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, per sources. UFC looking for a short-notice replacement to face Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) on Saturday.”

It marks the second time the fight will be canceled after their matchup at UFC 254 last month was called off after Dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19.

Given that the card was already weak as a whole, it should be interesting to see who the Las Vegas-based promotion can land as a short-notice replacement to face Dos Anjos.

Perhaps it would be ideal for new UFC signing Michael Chandler to make his debut?

“I wish @MAKHACHEVMMA a speed recovery. Looking for a new partner to dance. Looks like @MikeChandlerMMA is ready to go. Your move!” Dos Anjos tweeted soon after.

What do you make of the news and who do you think should step in on short notice to face RDA?

BREAKING: Islam Makhachev Out Of UFC Vegas 14 Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos

Islam Makhachev will not be headlining this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 14 card against Rafael dos Anjos. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Makhachev is out of the fight and the UFC is actively looking for a short-notice replacement to face dos A…

Islam Makhachev will not be headlining this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 14 card against Rafael dos Anjos. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Makhachev is out of the fight and the UFC is actively looking for a short-notice replacement to face dos Anjos. As Okamoto mentions this is the second time the fight has been canceled. The […]

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Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael dos Anjos Rescheduled for Nov. 12

Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos have a new date after their UFC 254 cancellation.  As reported by MMA DNA, Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael dos Anjos will now take place on November 14 at UFC on ESPN+ 41. The bout was originally set to take place a…

Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos have a new date after their UFC 254 cancellation.  As reported by MMA DNA, Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael dos Anjos will now take place on November 14 at UFC on ESPN+ 41. The bout was originally set to take place at UFC 254, but the date was pushed back […]

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