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Rafael Natal had to Google new UFC on FOX 25 opponent, but expects a war in Long Island

Rafael Natal got a new opponent for UFC on FOX 25 on less than two weeks’ notice, and admits he had to check his name online to find who he was about to fight.

Originally booked to meet Alessio Di Chirico on Saturday’s UFC event in Long Island, “Sapo" will now take on promotional newcomer Eryk Anders, who enters the Octagon for the first time with a perfect 8-0 record.

"I had to take a look on Google,” Natal told MMA Fighting. "They offered me two guys before but it didn’t happen as well.