What happened to dos Anjos vs McGregor?

Dos Anjos’ comments Saturday came exactly six years from the date of the event he was scheduled to fight McGregor on, UFC 196. The bout never happened. Then-lightweight champ dos Anjos withdrew due to a foot injury.

Why did Rafael dos Anjos pull out?

The second cancellation came after Makhachev sustained an injury, which prompted Paul Felder to step in on days’ notice to headline a UFC Fight Night event. And the third was last October for UFC 267, but dos Anjos pulled out citing an injury.

Who did dos Anjos lose the belt to?

dos Anjos fought Colby Covington on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225 for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. dos Anjos faced Kamaru Usman on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Why was Dos Anjos fight Cancelled?

Dos Anjos, the former UFC lightweight champion, originally was scheduled to fight Rafael Fiziev this weekend, but Fiziev withdrew Monday due to being sick with COVID-19. Dos Anjos wanted to remain on the card and UFC was able to come to a deal with Moicano.

Who pulled out of islam makhachev?

Islam Makhachev has withdrawn from his UFC Fight Night 183 encounter with Rafael dos Anjos, according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. … Makhachev and dos Anjos were originally set to face off at UFC 254 on Oct. 24. Just over two weeks out, dos Anjos announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be unable to fight.

Who pulled out against Islam makhachev?

Beneil Dariush
Islam Makhachev with leg injury. UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has been forced out of a main event slot against Islam Makhachev on Feb. 26 due to injury, UFC officials said Wednesday.

Why did RDA pull out of McGregor fight?

Conor McGregor Reportedly Cancelled Due to dos Anjos Injury. Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has reportedly withdrawn from his fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to injury.

Who was RDA supposed to fight at 272?

UFC 272 results, highlights: Rafael dos Anjos batters Renato Moicano for grueling decision win. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos’ journey to UFC 272 was anything but conventional, with a fight date moved and a late opponent change.

Why did Dariush back out?

Beneil Dariush was forced to withdraw from the main event of UFC Vegas 49 against Islam Makhachev due to a foot injury. According to reports, Dariush broke his fibula during a light sparring session. His foot got caught on the mat while attempting a takedown on his partner.

What happened Dariush UFC?

The injury occurred during a light sparring session when his foot got caught in the mat as he took his partner to the ground, and his weight came down awkwardly. While an exact treatment plan has yet to be decided, surgery is a possibility, Dariush told ESPN. A timetable for his return will be made at a later date.