Rafael Dos Anjos defeated Paul Felder at UFC Vegas 14 last night. Most notably, this was RDA’s first fight in the Lightweight division for four years. After a stint in the Welterweight division, RDA changed his body and prepared for another run at the 155lbs title he once owned.
Afterwards, in his post fight interview, Michael Bisping asked RDA what he wanted next. RDA reiterated what he was saying before the fight, which was that a fight between himself and Conor McGregor makes the most sense. This is due to the two of them being the only fighters to hold the Undisputed Lightweight title in recent years, not named Khabib Nurmagomedov. You can see the interview below.
"If Khabib is really retired, me and Conor are the only real champs of the division, I think me and Conor is the fight to make."@RdosAnjosMMA wants @TheNotoriousMMA!#UFCVegas14 pic.twitter.com/Lr1E6vhnbP
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) November 15, 2020
"If Khabib is really retired, it will leave the division wide open… I think me and Conor is the fight to make."@RdosAnjosMMA reiterates his desire to fight @TheNotoriousMMA after returning to lightweight with a win at #UFCVegas14 pic.twitter.com/73Wj03Jhpo
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 15, 2020
“Me and Conor are the only real Champions in that division.”
‘The Notorious’ then responded, first giving props to both fighters.
Respect to both men for making this fight and event happen tonight.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 15, 2020
Good fight!
I’m in for sure.
“Respect to both men for making this fight and event happen tonight.
Good fight!
I’m in for sure.”
McGregor then had a throwback to when the two were originally scheduled to fight for the Lightweight title.
Dustin first, but I’m down for it all. Throwback to this classic lol.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 15, 2020
Look at Dana hahahah
Vintage MMA entertainment.
El Chap! pic.twitter.com/GiC3yl8HB6
“Dustin first, but I’m down for it all. Throwback to this classic lol.
Look at Dana hahahah
Vintage MMA entertainment.
El Chap!”
Conor McGregor is currently scheduled to rematch Dustin Poirier in January.
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