Islam Makhachev Withdraws from UFC Fight Night 182 Main Event vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Next weekend’s UFC Fight Night 182 card has taken a major hit, as Islam Makhachev has withdrawn from his main event clash against Rafael dos Anjos.
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Dos Anjos suggested former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler as a replacement opponent in a Twitter post.
“I wish [Islam Makhachev] a [speedy] recovery,” dos Anjos wrote. Looking for a new partner to dance. Looks like [Michael Chandler] is ready to go. Your move!”
Makhachev is currently on a six-fight winning streak in UFC competition. The Khabib Nurmagomedov training partner last appeared at UFC 242, where he outpointed Davi Ramos in September 2019.
UFC Fight Night 182 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday and also includes a welterweight tilt pitting Abdul Razak Alhassan against Kalinn Williams. The card will stream in its entirety on ESPN+.
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