Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev Rebooked for UFC Fight Night Main Event on July 9

A rescheduled lightweight clash between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev is nearly finalized as the headliner for a UFC Fight Night event on July 9.

ESPN was first to report the bout, which was previously scheduled for UFC 272 before Fiziev had to withdraw due to a positive COVID-19 test. The card does not have an official location or venue.

After Riziev’s exit, dos Anjos remained on the UFC 272 card and took a five-round decision against Renato Carneiro. The former 155-pound champion has won two straight bouts since returning to the division following a 4-4 stint at welterweight.



Fiziev will take a five-bout Octagon winning streak into the showdown with dos Anjos. The Tiger Muay Thai representative authored a spectacular finish in his last outing, defeating Brad Riddell with a spinning wheel kick at UFC on ESPN 31 on Dec. 4.