Rafael Dos Anjos Thought He Signed to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 170

[Charlie Sheen]

After Soares told dos Anjos that the UFC gave him "the Russian," dos Anjos assumed No. 7-ranked lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the offering table, and he accepted the fight.

I thought it was the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, who (is) seventh in the rankings. Even though he was behind me, I thought it was a fight that might make more sense, and I accepted. Only two days later, a publication tagged me on Twitter and I saw it was Rustam Khabilov. Then I saw that something was wrong and called my manager, and he said: "Not Khabib (Nurmagomedov)". But then I had already accepted the fight.

hile Khabilov is on an impressive three-fight winning streak inside the Octagon, he represents a significant step back for dos Anjos from a rankings perspective. Even worse, he possesses explosive power and a world-class Sambo background, so he presents a serious threat wherever the fight may go.

Dos Anjos realizes that he is stuck in a lose-lose situation with this fight, but he will move forward and look to take care of business Feb. 22.

Khabilov is not the opponent that we wanted (and) will not throw me too far forward, but the UFC knows what they're doing. I'm in the business for five years now. I have gotten good results and very much like to be a UFC fighter, living in the company. So, it's a struggle...(and) God willing, will be a victory.

Source

 

[countswagula]

If he were on Sherdog he'd have gotten dubs

 

[Flava]

RDA trolling hard.

 

[AlteredStates]

Too bad Khabilov is going to rag-doll the shit out of him.

 

[ralphus1]

The woman I married isn't who I thought she was either.

 

[Hitmandn]

Ah close enough

 

[Pixel Fist]

Too bad Khabilov is going to rag-doll the shit out of him.

Don't talk wet

 

[billynjimmylee]

He has a far far better Chance against Rustam then Khabib imo .

Rustam didn't look amazing against Gamebred Masvidal .. Jorge even stuffed a few TD's and it became a striking battle iirc .

RDA can sub or KO Rustam imo.

 

[VIP1349]

Can't blame him, I always lose interest by the fourth syllable of a Russian name as well.

 

[Anderson1stGoat]

That's funny as fuck actually lol

 

[Bigfoot Sylvia]

RDA winding up his opponent by saying his team mate is better than he is. He'll probably get a reaction from Khabilov which helps hype the fight. If he wins and Khabib wins - There's your next no.1 contenders match.

Smart guy.

 

[abracadordosaco**]

RDA trolling hard.

This made me literally lol

 

[abracadordosaco**]

RDA winding up his opponent by saying his team mate is better than he is. He'll probably get a reaction from Khabilov which helps hype the fight. If he wins and Khabib wins - There's your next no.1 contenders match.

Smart guy.

U wot m8?

 

[Fairness]

Rustam really has an uphill battle here, one he's likely to lose

 

[kevo1295]

Too funny.

 

[fearoth]

 

[City_Lights]

He should be pissed off at Soares for not saying who it was and misleading him.

 

[Jyodog]

Khabilov
Khabib

 

[scrap style**]

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

Ha!

I mean, Kha!