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#2. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos poised for a lucrative fight
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Rafael dos Anjos is poised for a lucrative fight based on how he defeated Renato Moicano at UFC 272. The fight could’ve easily been stopped following the third round after the punishment Moicano absorbed. However, his corner didn’t stop the fight, and referee Mark Goddard allowed Moicano to continue as long as he was competitive.
The fight was contested at a 160lb catchweight, so there are possibilities for dos Anjos at welterweight or lightweight. He called out BMF titleholder Jorge Masvidal during his post-fight interview. Since ‘Gambred’s' losing skid extended to three, a bout with the former lightweight champion does make sense.
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Another lucrative fight dos Anjos could be poised for is with Conor McGregor. The two were scheduled to fight in 2016. However, RDA was forced to withdraw because of an injury and was replaced by Nate Diaz. Now that he’s riding a two-fight winning streak, perhaps now could be the ideal time to revisit that fight.
#1. Former UFC title challenger Colby Covington’s rivalry with American Top Team isn’t over
One thing that’s for certain after UFC 272 is that Colby Covington’s rivalry with American Top Team is far from over. The former UFC title challenger defeated his former teammate and friend Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event. He stuck to his game plan and utilized his wrestling to his advantage.
There was no love lost between the two as they exchanged words even after the fight. ‘Chaos’ added more fuel to the fire when he called out Dustin Poirier during his post-fight interview. Like he did during the leadup to the Masvidal fight, Covington did get personal when calling out Poirier.
‘Chaos’ hasn’t backed down from his attacks on his former team, so this rivalry is likely to continue. Since he’s not getting an immediate title shot anytime soon, pursuing a lucrative fight with another former teammate does seem logical. Covington is staying active and, at the same time, keeping himself relevant in the division as he maintains his No.1 ranking.
