Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is set to make his return to the octagon at UFC 332, facing Alexander Hernandez. This will be RDA's first fight in two years, as he's been sidelined since 2024 due to a knee injury. Despite some fan calls for him to retire, dos Anjos is pushing forward with his career. His return comes after a significant layoff and against a tough opponent in Hernandez.
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- Andrew Tackett calls out Paddy Pimblett after nasty UFC BJJ 10 win; Moura vs. Fornarino finals set (Yahoo Sports)
- “Just Can’t Do That” Paddy Pimblett on Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev and Why Fake Beef Is Not for Him (LowKick MMA)
- Main Card Results | UFC Sacramento (UFC)
- Former UFC champion returns after two years out at UFC 332 despite fan calls for him to retire (Bloody Elbow)
- Paddy Pimblett: ‘I’m gonna absolutely terrorize’ Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan if we fight in the UFC (MMA Fighting)
- Paddy Pimblett teases fight news after encounter with Justin Gaethje at UFC 330: ‘Next few days...’ (Bloody Elbow)
- Tyron Woodley Says Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 Discipline Is ‘A Lost Art’ After Ian Machado Garry Win (MiddleEasy)
- Paddy Pimblett calls one potential Islam Makhachev challenger a ‘future champion’ (Bloody Elbow)
- Paddy Pimblett Says UFC 329 Cage Weight Hit 190 Pounds After Benoit Saint Denis Win (MiddleEasy)
- Rafael dos Anjos Gets Alexander Hernandez UFC 332 Return After Two-Year Layoff (MiddleEasy)
- Ex-NFL Linebacker Anthony Wint Makes UFC Debut Days After Winning Contract by KO (Yahoo Sports)
- Arman Tsarukyan Plays Matchmaker for Ilia Topuria (Yahoo Sports)
- Ketlen Vieira Calls UFC Release ‘Unbelievable’ Before Cris Cyborg PFL Tampa Title Fight (MiddleEasy)
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This story ran in the August 21, 2026 edition of the daily show.