Rafael dos Anjos out of UFC 196 because of foot injury
Rafael dos Anjos will not be able to fight against Conor McGregor next month.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has been scratched from his UFC 196 main event against featherweight champion Conor McGregor with a foot injury, an official with the organization said.
Dos Anjos missed a training session in Huntington Beach on Monday, and his coach explained to The Times that a doctor’s appointment was necessary.
The UFC is considering finding a replacement opponent for the charismatic Irishman McGregor.
The card also includes the first women’s bantamweight title defense by Holly Holm against former title challenger Miesha Tate.
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