The fight between the two Rafaels has been delayed long enough. On July 9 inside the UFC’s APEX Center, lightweights Rafael Fizeiv and Rafael dos Anjos will finally face off.
Dos Anjos, a 2003 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship gold medalist, joined the UFC in 2008. In 2015, he won the UFC lightweight title from Anthony Pettis; in 2016, he lost it to Eddie Alvarez. Following a run at welterweight (where he went 4-4), dos Anjos returned to lightweight in November 2020 and beat Paul Felder via split decision.
Fiziev is a rising star in the UFC. The Kyrgyzstan fighter made his pro debut in 2015 and joined the UFC in 2019. Since losing his first UFC fight to Magomed Mustafaev, Fiziev has won five in a row. His last fight was a knockout victory over Brad Riddell last December.
The two were supposed to fight in February, but visa issues forced Fiziev out of the bout. The bout was rescheduled for March, but then Fizeiv tested positive for COVID-19. Dos Anjos instead faced Renato Moicano, who jumped in on four days' notice, and won via unanimous decision.
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The Sporting News has the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Vegas 58, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds and more.
When is UFC Vegas 58: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev?
- Date: Saturday, July 9
- Start time: 6 p.m. ET
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET
- Main event: Midnight ET (approximate)
UFC Vegas 58 will take place Saturday, July 9. The event will start at 6 p.m. ET and the main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET. Dos Anjos and Fiziev will make their way to the Octagon around midnight ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Vegas 58: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev
- TV channels/live stream: ESPN+, ESPN
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 58 will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service. The main card will also be available on ESPN.
Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev price: How much does UFC Vegas 58 cost?
You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $69.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $6.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $69.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is UFC Vegas 58: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev?
UFC Vegas 58 will take place inside the UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev odds for UFC Vegas 58
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, dos Anjos is the +165 underdog. Fiziev is the -225 favorite.
More odds will be provided for dos Anjos vs. Fiziev when they are released.
Rafael dos Anjos record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: Oct. 26, 1984
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 44
- Record: 31-13 (five KOs, 10 submissions)
Rafael Fiziev record, bio
- Nationality: Kyrgyzstani
- Born: March 5, 1993
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 11-1 (seven KOs)
UFC Vegas 58: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev fight card
Main card
- Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev; lightweights
- Caio Borralho vs. Armen Petrosyan; middleweights
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade; bantamweights
- Jared Vanderaa vs. Chase Sherman; heavyweights
- Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin; middleweights
- Michael Johnson vs. Jamie Mullarkey; lightweights
Prelims
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Nina Nunes; flyweights
- Aiemann Zahabi vs. Ricky Turcios; bantamweights
