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Rafael dos Anjos has disclosed that he underwent three consecutive surgeries following his October 2024 UFC appearance against Geoff Neal. The first procedure was meniscus surgery performed in Brazil, which dos Anjos says was botched when the surgeon incorrectly attempted to stitch the meniscus rather than perform the appropriate repair.


Rafael dos Anjos has booked his return fight and will face Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City. The matchup ends a two-year layoff for dos Anjos and gives the former champion a significant comeback test against a proven lightweight opponent. The booking was confirmed by a person familiar with the situation, though the promotion had not officially announced it at the time. This is material news for the lightweight division because it adds a notable veteran return to a major UFC card.


Rafael dos Anjos and Alex Hernandez are set to clash at UFC 332 on October 3. The matchup has been reported by a credentialed combat-sports reporter.

Rafael Dos Anjos has a professional MMA record of 32-17-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Rafael Dos Anjos is next scheduled to fight Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026.
Rafael Dos Anjos is 41 years old, born October 26, 1984.
Rafael Dos Anjos stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Rafael Dos Anjos is from Brazil.
Rafael Dos Anjos last fought on October 26, 2024 at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway, losing to Geoff Neal by KO/TKO in round 1.
Rafael Dos Anjos lost to Mateusz Gamrot by unanimous decision at UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 on March 9, 2024. The official scorecards were Jason Grenier 29-28, Chris Lee 29-28, Eric Colon 30-27 (winner's score first).
Rafael Dos Anjos lost to Vicente Luque by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos on August 12, 2023. The official scorecards were Ron McCarthy 49-46, Sal D'amato 48-47, Junichiro Kamijo 48-47 (winner's score first).
Rafael Dos Anjos is a 41-year-old fighter with a 32-17-0 record. Next fight: vs Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026. Last fought October 2024.