Rafael dos Anjos says three surgeries followed 2024 knee injury

His 50th professional fight is scheduled for Oct. 3

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Rafael dos Anjos reveals he’s undergone three surgeries since his last UFC appearance in October of 2024: “I had three Via @arielhelwani on X

What happened: Dos Anjos said a doctor in Brazil tried to stitch his meniscus after the October 2024 bout, a decision he characterized as a mistake. The injury ended that fight by TKO after 90 seconds.

Why it matters: The recovery produced a two-year layoff before his booked UFC 332 return. The Oct. 3 bout will mark his 50th professional appearance.

By the numbers: Dos Anjos enters the return at 32-17 overall and 21-15 in the UFC. His October 2024 defeat was his third straight loss and fourth in five fights.

What to watch: His next scheduled test comes at UFC 332 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

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@arielhelwani 2026-08-26T20:03:59.494766+00:00

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