“Fight’s not going to last long”- Rafael Dos Anjos makes a bold prediction about his fight against Rafael Fiziev
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Rafael Fiziev- Rafael Dos Anjos
It looks like the third time’s a charm as UFC Lightweights Rafael Dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev are booked for the same number of times and the promo cutting work has already begun between the two. Dos Anjos, the former UFC lightweight champion with 1 title defense in his record, has dropped back down from welterweight only to have the third title run of his UFC career and fight for the 155 lbs for strap one last time.
Fiziev on the other hand is a promising upcoming striking specialist on a 5 fight-winning streak that includes wins over the likes of Brad Riddell, Bobby Green, Renato Carneiro, and many more. Dos Anjos on the other hand has been fighting the most brutal fights in the UFC for more than 14 years. His wins include the likes of Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Benson Henderson, Nate Diaz, Neil Magny, Robbie Lawler, Kevin Lee, Paul Felder, and many more.
Dos Anjos and Fiziev have been booked for the third straight time and this time, they’re expected to headline the July 9 fight card which is another Fight Night in UFC APEX.
“I’m in the position where I refuse to lose”- Rafael Dos Anjos talks about his mentality during his last title run
RDA wants to become a champion before his retirement, and he talked about his next opponent in an interview with MMA Fighting. He said, “I’m sure I’m going to pass him and the fight’s not going to last long, the way that I’m training, the way that I’m feeling. I’m going to pass Fiziev, I’m going to finish him, I can tell you that. After that, I don’t see any other fight. I’m going to sit down and I’m not going to be fighting these guys.”
He added, “He can do (the flashy moves) with other guys, but I’ll show him otherwise on July 9. I’m not here to play around. I refuse to lose. I can’t lose. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got. I will finish him. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got. But a highlight-reel performance will put me in a better position for my call-out.”
“I’m in the position where I refuse to lose. I refuse to lose. I was having a comfortable life in California but I wasn’t happy so I moved back to Brazil. I’m going to Nova Uniao, I’m going to the favella to train. I brought my family to Brazil, my kids, so I’m not playing around. At 37 years old, I’m not playing around. I have the same champion mentality,” RDA concluded.
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