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Rafael dos Anjos slights BMF title: ‘I don’t think I make the requirements, I held the undisputed belt’

Rafael dos Anjos takes aim at BMF title and it's competitors I won the undisputed beltFormer undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has slighted both the symbolic BMF title as well as competitors for the recently lofted championship, claiming that he likely doesn’t fit the criteria to compete for the belt – given his prior undisputed status. dos Anjos, the current number nine ranked lightweight contender, is slated to make […]

Rafael dos Anjos takes aim at BMF title and it's competitors I won the undisputed belt

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has slighted both the symbolic BMF title as well as competitors for the recently lofted championship, claiming that he likely doesn’t fit the criteria to compete for the belt – given his prior undisputed status.

dos Anjos, the current number nine ranked lightweight contender, is slated to make his Octagon return at UFC Vegas 78 later this weekend, taking on fellow Brazilian finisher, Vicente Luque in a headlining clash.

The Niteroi veteran made his most recent walk at UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December, returning to the winner’s enclosure with a second round neck crank submission win over Bryan Barberena in a welterweight division return, having previously dropped a fifth round KO loss to Rafael Fiziev in the pair’s lightweight main event.

Rafael dos Anjos appears to have taken a hit at the BMF title and its competitors

And ahead of his Octagon return against the returning, Luque this weekend, Brazilian veteran, dos Anjos has made a slight at the symbolic BMF title – currently held by former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje, pointing to the fact that he managed to strike undisputed gold in the UFC, and thus, doesn’t meet the requirements to compete for the symbolic spoils.

“I don’t think I make the requirements for that fight – to fight for the BMF [title],” Rafael dos Anjos told assembled media ahead of UFC Vegas 78. “I’m a former champion. I held the undisputed belt. Guys that fight for the belt never held a championship before.” 

And striking undisputed lightweight gold in dominant fashion back in March 2015, the veteran dos Anjos turned in a one-sided unanimosud decision win over the defending, Anthony Pettis – which came before a stunning first round TKO win over two-time foe, Donald Cerrone in the Brazilian’s sole successful title defense in December of that year.

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Ex-UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos slammed by MMA fans after posting homophobic tweet

Rafael dos AnjosRafael dos Anjos drew the ire of MMA fans on Twitter after the former UFC lightweight world champion made an anti-gay remark. RDA appears to have been upset by his young son being subjected to the sight of two men kissing on television. Dos Anjos, a typically respected veteran of the sport with nearly 20 […]

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Rafael dos Anjos drew the ire of MMA fans on Twitter after the former UFC lightweight world champion made an anti-gay remark. RDA appears to have been upset by his young son being subjected to the sight of two men kissing on television.

Dos Anjos, a typically respected veteran of the sport with nearly 20 years of experience and a laundry list of legendary opponents, has seemingly lost a few fans after turning an innocent observation into an ignorant comment on social media. According to the man himself, dos Anjos was sitting back and enjoying some programming on Animal Planet with his son when an unspecific commercial appeared to depict two individuals of the same gender engaging in what we assume was an appropriate-for-all-ages display of affection.

Apparently, Rafael dos Anjos didn’t see it that way and decided to vent his displeasure over the sight and the fact that his son had to be subjected to it.

“Can’t even let my 4 year old watch Animal Planet this month without seeing two dudes kissing each other in the commercial,” dos Anjos tweeted. “This just isn’t right.”

MMA Fans React to Rafael dos Anjos’ Ignorant Anti-Gay Comment

As you can probably guess, fight fans on Twitter didn’t take kindly to Rafael dos Anjos‘ blatant homophobia and called the fighter out in a variety of ways.

“Oh no, they kissed? Holy sh*t, I can’t believe they’d show straight up pornography on Animal Planet. Someone call the FBI this isn’t right,” one Twitter user said in a sarcastic response to RDA’s bigotry.

“Really thought Fiziev knocked some sense into you,” another quipped, referencing RDA’s fifth-round shellacking at the hands of Rafael Fiziev in July 2022.

Another poked some fun at Rafael dos Anjos’ profession, saying, “I know, I can’t let my kid watch a UFC event without seeing two half naked men sweating on each other then hugging at the end.”

You can see some of the more entertaining responses from Twitter users below:

Report – Rafael dos Anjos books UFC headliner in all-Brazilian return on July card

Rafael dos Anjos books UFC headliner against Vicente Luque in JulyFormer UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is slated for a high-stakes welterweight matchup opposite top-ten-ranked welterweight contender Vicente Luque. First reported by MMA Fighting, both men are expected to make their first appearances of 2023 as part of a UFC Fight Night headliner on July 15. No other details regarding the event have been […]

Rafael dos Anjos books UFC headliner against Vicente Luque in July

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is slated for a high-stakes welterweight matchup opposite top-ten-ranked welterweight contender Vicente Luque.

First reported by MMA Fighting, both men are expected to make their first appearances of 2023 as part of a UFC Fight Night headliner on July 15. No other details regarding the event have been released by the promotion at this time. News of the matchup broke just hours after Rafael dos Anjos took to Twitter, confirming he had booked his ninth career main event with the promotion.

Currently ranked No. 9 in the lightweight division, the former titleholder is looking to gain some ground in the welterweight division after scoring a second-round submission against Bryan Barberena in December. Dos Anjos went 2-1 in 2022, securing a win over Renato Moicano while suffering a fifth-round knockout against fan-favorite Rafael Fiziev.

Rafael dos Anjos headlines opposite Vicente Luque

After dropping back-to-back bouts against Belal Muhammad and Geoff Neal last year, Vicente Luque is barely clinging onto his No. 10 ranking in the 170-pound division. Prior to the recent setbacks, the Brazilian knockout artist secured four-straight victories over Niko Price, Randy Brown, Tyron Woodley, and Michael Chiesa.

The UFC’s July 15 event is beginning to come together with four other matchups already announced for the summertime showcase. Those fights are as follows:

  • Walt Harris vs. Josh Parisian (heavyweight)
  • Azat Maksum vs. Tyson Nam (flyweight)
  • Alshee Evans-Smith vs. Ailin Perez (bantamweight)
  • Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler (featherweight)

Rafael dos Anjos chases UFC fight with rival Conor McGregor: ‘I would like to have it on my record’

Rafael dos Anjos still interested in UFC fight against Conor McGregorFormer undisputed UFC lightweight admits that he is still chasing a long-awaited fight with former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor – after the Brazilian was forced from a title defense against the Dubliner back in 2016. dos Anjos, a former undisputed lightweight champion and the current #9 ranked lightweight contender, most recently featured on the main […]

Rafael dos Anjos still interested in UFC fight against Conor McGregor

Former undisputed UFC lightweight admits that he is still chasing a long-awaited fight with former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor – after the Brazilian was forced from a title defense against the Dubliner back in 2016.

dos Anjos, a former undisputed lightweight champion and the current #9 ranked lightweight contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December of last year against Bryan Barberena, landing a second round rear-naked choke submission win.

Returning to the welterweight limit, Niteroi native, dos Anjos, who was linked with a recent main event slot against Armenian grappler, Arman Tsarukyan – admitted that he would only be entertaining fights at the welterweight limit of 170lbs for the time being.

Offering to fight former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier as the Lafayette native continues to find himself linked with a move to the welterweight limit, Rafael dos Anjos also claimed that he is still chomping at the bit to land a future fight with ex-champion, McGregor.

“I’ve fought the best guys in two divisions, but the Conor (McGregor) fight, I would like to have on my record,” Rafael dos Anjos tweeted. 

Slated to headline a UFC 196 pay-per-view event against then-featherweight champion, McGregor, then-lightweight kingpin, Rafael dos Anjos was forced to withdraw from their MGM Grand title fight main event after fracturing a metatarsal in the lead-up to the fight, shelving the bout.

Rafael dos Anjos and Conor McGregor were then expected to fight in 2018

Linked with an interim title fight at the welterweight limit in recent years, McGregor’s involvement in the infamous UFC 223 bus incident in Brooklyn, New York – reportedly put the brakes and subsequent kibosh on that title offing to boot. 
Expected to make his Octagon return later this year at the welterweight limit to boot, McGregor, 34, recently finished filming The Ultimate Fighter 31 alongside Michael Chandler – with the duo set to fight in the future.

Ex-UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos offers to fight Dustin Poirier in welterweight division clash: ‘I like it’

Dustin Poirier Rafael dos Anjos UFCFormer undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has offered to fight former interim lightweight titleholder, Dustin Poirier next – offering the Louisiana native a route to a welterweight division debut. dos Anjos, a former undisputed lightweight champion, most recently featured in a main card clash against Bryan Barberena back in December of last year […]

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Former undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has offered to fight former interim lightweight titleholder, Dustin Poirier next – offering the Louisiana native a route to a welterweight division debut.

dos Anjos, a former undisputed lightweight champion, most recently featured in a main card clash against Bryan Barberena back in December of last year at UFC Fight Night Orlando, securing a second round neck crank win. The victory earned dos Anjos a Performance of the Night bonus.

For Poirier, the former interim lightweight titleholder, featured on the main card of UFC 281 back in November of last year at Madison Square Garden, also securing a submission win as he stopped Michael Chandler with a third round rear-naked choke in their grudge match. 

Making his welterweight division return in his December win over Barberena, Rafael dos Anjos currently retains the #9 rank in his former lightweight stomping grounds, having recently suffered a knockout loss to Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 58 in July of last year.

Rafael dos Anjos welcomes future fight with Dustin Poirier

Welcoming a potential welterweight division move in the future amid continual struggles to make the lightweight limit despite successfully making the scales, Lafayette puncher, Poirier was suggested as a potential next opponent for dos Anjos by a Twitter user – with the latter noting his interest in the clash.

“I like it!! @DustinPoirier do you?” Rafael dos Anjos tweeted. (Transcribed by MMA News) 

A former undisputed lightweight champion, Niteroi native, dos Anjos managed to clinch the title with an eye-catching unanimous decision win over common-foe, Anthony Pettis in March 2015, before defending the title once with a rematch knockout win over Donald Cerrone in December of that year.

As for Poirier, the American Top Team mainstay managed to win interim spoils back in April 2019 in a rematch win over former undisputed featherweight champion, Max Holloway.

Dustin Poirier Gets An Enthusiastic Callout From Former UFC Champion

Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier recently received a callout from a fellow lightweight great. ‘The Diamond’ last fought at UFC 282 in a blood-soaked clash with Michael Chandler. Poirier endured a pressure-heavy assault…

Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier recently received a callout from a fellow lightweight great. ‘The Diamond’ last fought at UFC 282 in a blood-soaked clash with Michael Chandler. Poirier endured a pressure-heavy assault from Chandler to secure a third-round submission victory via rear-naked choke. Poirier was visibly furious with what he deemed Chandler’s…

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