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Rafael dos Anjos returns to face Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Rafael dos Anjos returns to face Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332

Summary

Rafael dos Anjos is set to return to the Octagon against Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dos Anjos, a former UFC Lightweight champion, has not fought in two years due to a knee injury sustained in a bout against Geoff Neal. Hernandez, moving up to Welterweight, has won four of his last five fights while Dos Anjos has lost three straight, raising questions about his performance after multiple surgeries and an extended layoff. This matchup marks an interesting clash of fighting styles as both athletes try to establish their footing in the division.

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•Dos Anjos last fought in 2024, losing to Geoff Neal.
•Hernandez is moving up to Welterweight from Featherweight.
•UFC 332 takes place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
•Dos Anjos is 41 years old and has lost three consecutive fights.
•Hernandez has won four of his last five bouts.

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Rafael dos Anjos is back. It’s been two years since we last saw the former UFC Lightweight champion in action, an unfortunate consequence of the knee injury suffered in his last outing versus Geoff Neal. After multiple setbacks and surgeries, however, “RDA” is officially set to return versus Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332, which is […]
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