Dos Anjos open to McGregor fight, says he will not wait two years

His 50th pro fight is already booked for UFC 332

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Rafael dos Anjos open to finally fighting Conor McGregor, but won’t ‘sit on the sidelines for 2 years’ like Michael Chan Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Rafael dos Anjos said he is open to finally facing Conor McGregor, but he does not plan to put his career on hold while waiting for the matchup to materialize. He contrasted that approach with Michael Chandler's two-year wait for the same fight.

Why it matters: Dos Anjos is already set for his 50th pro fight at UFC 332, so his stance points to staying active rather than tying up his schedule around one opponent. Any McGregor timetable also now runs through the ACL and meniscus injuries confirmed after UFC 329 earlier this week.

By the numbers: Dos Anjos is headed to pro fight No. 50 at UFC 332. McGregor's ACL and meniscus injuries were confirmed on Sept. 30 after UFC 329. The delay dos Anjos referenced was two years.

What to watch: Watch whether dos Anjos remains on his UFC 332 path or gets a concrete offer that changes his schedule. McGregor's recovery and booking window will determine whether the matchup moves beyond talk.

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