MMA fans are in for a treat when the rising star of the UFC’s lightweight division will take on a true veteran of the sport. The number 11 ranked lightweight, Rafael Fiziev, will face former UFC lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos. Both men will headline UFC Fight Night 201 to be held at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas.

The bout will have huge implications for both fighters and is guaranteed to be a banger.

Dos Anjos, who is currently ranked number 6 in the division, hasn’t fought since UFC Fight Night 182. He returned to the lightweight division, took on Paul Felder in the main event, and won via split decision.

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Rafael Fiziev, on the other hand, has become one of UFC’s brightest up-and-coming stars. He made his debut in the promotion in 2019. After losing in that fight, he has not looked back and is currently on a five-fight win streak. ‘Ataman’ (11-1) is coming off an impressive spinning wheel kick knockout win over Brad Riddell in his last outing in December 2021.

Rafael Fiziev vs. Rafael dos Anjos will have huge implications

Despite being out of action for more than a year, dos Anjos is still one of the top dogs in the UFC’s lightweight division. After his fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 fell off, the #6 ranked contender would be hoping to put on an impressive performance against Rafael Fiziev and get back in the title picture.

As far as Fiziev is concerned, he has everything to gain from a win against a former champion. If ‘Ataman’ is able to pull off a win, he will break into the top 10 and displace the Brazilian.

Fans will definitely tune in to see the fight between the new star and the old guard of the UFC. Who do you think will come out on top? Rafael or Rafael? Let us know in the comments section below!

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