Rafael Fiziev defeats Rafael Dos Anjos via KO at :18 of round five

UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DOS ANJOS vs. FIZIEV took place Saturday, July 9 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas

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No. 10 ranked Rafael Fiziev and No. 7 ranked Rafael Dos Anjos fought in the match.

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The main event was scheduled for five rounds, with the remaining bouts scheduled for three rounds

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Rafael Dos Anjos is a former world champion.

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It was the biggest fight for Rafael Fiziev in his UFC career ...

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