When Rafael Fiziev withdrew from his UFC 272 co-main event vs. Rafael dos Anjos due to COVID-19, Islam Makhachev wasted no time calling out the former lightweight champion for a short notice fight. There appeared to be mutual interest in competing at a catchweight (with Makhachev having just fought Bobby Green at a 160 lbs catchweight last weekend), but ultimately the call-up went to Renato Moicano.
RDA wasted no time in taking a shot at Makhachev for not fighting him.
Well unfortunately after several previous cancellations of this fight when booked well in advance, the short notice surprise didn’t materialize.