Rafael dos Anjos takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC on FOX 11

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Lightweight Rafael dos Anjos was expected to take on Rustam Khabilov at UFC 170 at the end of the month, however that was fight was scrapped due to injury. Dos Anjos will now be fighting on the UFC on FOX 11 card against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Rafael dos Anjos takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC on FOX 11

UFC officials announced the match-up on Wednesday.

Dos Anjos (20-6) is quietly riding one of the best winning streaks in the UFC’s lightweight division at five-fights. Most recently dos Anjos defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 27 last August. The Brazilian will look to claim his stake as best in the division with a sixth straight victory.

Nurmagomedov (21-0) is undefeated in his MMA career and 5-0 inside the Octagon. At UFC 165, “The Eagle” has key wins over Thiago Tavares, Abel Trujillo and picked up his biggest victory of his career against veteran Pat Healy.

The lightweight bout will likely take place on the nights main card.

UFC on FOX 11 takes place on April 19 from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The main event is a heavyweight tussle between Travis Browne and Fabricio Werdum.

 

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