The UFC continues its busy July schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 39 , which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and airs on ESPN/streams on ESPN+. A high-stakes lightweight clash serves as the main event of the card. Former 155-pound champion Rafael dos Anjos (32-13 MMA, 20-11 UFC) continued his pursuit of gold when he takes on the surging Rafael Fiziev (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in a five-round contest. For more on the numbers behind the headliner, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 39.
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UFC on ESPN 39 pre-event facts: Rafael dos Anjos on cusp of history – MMA Junkie