Dos Anjos names Poirier, Barboza as fights that got away before UFC 332

50th pro fight set for UFC 332

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

Rafael Dos Anjos admits Dustin Poirier and Edson Barboza are two veteran names that eluded him during his career ahead o Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Rafael Dos Anjos said Dustin Poirier and Edson Barboza are two veteran opponents he never faced. The admission came ahead of his 50th professional bout at UFC 332.

Why it matters: The comment frames the late stage of a former champion's career around missed high-profile style matchups. It adds career-context stakes to his UFC 332 appearance as he hits a rare longevity mark.

By the numbers: 50th professional bout at UFC 332.

What to watch: Attention turns to UFC 332 and the outcome of the milestone bout.

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@MMAFighting 2026-09-30T04:57:38.393760+00:00

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