Rafael dos Anjos, the veteran UFC fighter, is facing a significant setback in his career. He sustained a devastating knee injury at UFC 308 while fighting Geoff Neal. The 40-year-old Brazilian took to social media to share the unfortunate news. He revealed that his ACL is “gone” and he will need to undergo surgery in the coming days.
Dos Anjos’ fight with Geoff Neal at the recent UFC pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi was a short-lived affair. The former lightweight champion suffered a knee injury in the opening minutes of the bout. The fight was subsequently waved off, with Neal declared the winner via TKO due to the knee injury.
“My ACL is gone guys, going under the knife on the next couple of days. God’s plans,” wrote Dos Anjos on his IG story.
This latest setback is a tough blow for Dos Anjos, who has been struggling to regain his championship form. The Brazilian MMA veteran has been a staple in the UFC for nearly 16 years, having made his debut with the promotion back in 2008. During his illustrious career, he has faced off against some of the biggest names in the sport, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz, and Kamaru Usman.
However, Dos Anjos’ recent run has been less than stellar, as he’s currently on a three-fight losing skid. His last victory came against Paul Felder back in 2020, and since then, he’s suffered defeats against Renato Moicano, Leon Edwards, and now Geoff Neal.
Rafael Dos Anjos Recently Revealed His Willingness To Continue Fighting
Dos Anjos‘ recent knee injury at UFC 308 was a devastating blow, but the veteran fighter is far from ready to call it quits. The Brazilian fighter, who turned 40 just prior to the fight, suffered a torn ACL in the opening minutes of his bout against Neal.
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The former UFC lightweight champion was forced to withdraw from the fight. Due to the injury, Geoff Neal was declared the winner by TKO. It was a bitter way for Rafael Dos Anjos to celebrate his milestone birthday. However, he isn’t letting this devastating injury break his spirit.
“Definitely it was not how I want to celebrate my 40th birthday. It’s time to heal up and enjoy the family. I’m not done yet, I’ll be back soon,” wrote Dos Anjos via Instagram.
This resilient attitude is par for the course for Rafael Dos Anjos, who has faced adversity throughout his 16-year UFC tenure. Now, he stares down the prospect of a lengthy rehabilitation process. At an age when many fighters are contemplating retirement, he’s already plotting his comeback, eager to prove he still has more left in the tank.
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