The UFC machine will continue to roll on, Saturday November 14th, with a card that will feature former lightweight champion, Rafael Dos Anjos who will be throwing hands with rising contender, Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev (18-1) will be headlining a Main Card for the first time in his career.
The 29 year-old, has not fought since last September, when he scored a decision win.
Dos Anjos (29-13), meanwhile, is returning to the lightweight division after a lengthy run as a welterweight.
In his last bout, back in January, Dos Anjos lost via decision and decided that it was time to move back to the weight class in which he was a successful champion.
Islam Makhachev is currently ranked No. 12 in the lightweight division and he intends to make the most of his first main event opportunity because wants to insert himself into title conversations.
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