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UFC 103: Matt Wiman vs Rafael Dos Anjos in the works for Sept. 19

Lightweight hopefuls Matt Wiman (10-5) and Rafael Dos Anjos (11-4) are in talks to collide in a possible "loser leaves town" match (both riding 0-2 records in their past two fights) when they meet at UFC 103, scheduled for the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 19, according to InTheGuard.tv.

"Handsome" was making moves in the 155-pound division before he locked horns with last-minute replacement, Jim Miller, at UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" back in December 2008. Miller defeated Wiman via unanimous decision, snapping a four-fight win streak for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 alum.

Wiman tried to rebound against Sam Stout at UFC 97 last April, but was stymied by "Hands of Stone" for his second straight unanimous decision loss.

Since the UFC does not look too kindly on consecutive losses, this is certainly a must-win situation for both Wiman and Dos Anjos.

The Brazilian is coming off the wrong end of Tyson Griffin decision at UFC Fight Night 18 back on April 1. He was game the entire bout, earning him and Griffin an extra 30 G's for putting on "Fight of the Night."

Dos Anjos definitely has skills. Aside from winning nine straight prior to UFC 91, the Gracie Fusion fighter was stifling Jeremy Stephens for most of their bout until a thunderous uppercut nearly air-mailed him back to Rio.

With so much at stake for both competitors, this one could produce three rounds of fireworks.

For more on the still-developing UFC 103 fight card that includes possible bouts of Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg and Martin Kampmann vs. Mike Swick, as well as Hermes Franca vs. Tyson Griffin, click here.

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i thought wiman won his fight with sam stout. he should be able to take this fight as he’s more well rounded

by bobby o'shea on Jul 10, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess this will be Dos Santos’ last chance.

by DSmith on Jul 10, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man i don’t think i’ve ever bashed anyone so hard after Rafael threw away his fight with griffin. Nearly blows his knee out and completely almost has him immobilized on the feet and he doesn’t leg kick him to death? Doesn’t take him to the ground even though his scrambles and base would be greatly affected? Seriously, he’s gonna have to put on a miraculeous fight to convince me he’s not completely worthless.

by NameNotRequired on Jul 10, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dos Santos FTW.

Wiman is tough but I think Dos is going to wear him down with his ground game.

by OJR on Jul 10, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dos Anjos. Dos Santos is a little big for Wiman.

;-)

by Jeremyjackson on Jul 10, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

I sheepishly admit my mistake. Prediction stays the same!

:)

by OJR on Jul 10, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wiman ALWAYS brings it. It would be a shame to see him go. Wiman FTW!

by BNF on Jul 10, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit, stop adding lame fights to this card!

by Space on Jul 10, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As soon as you stop adding lame posts to this thread.

It’s a decent undercard fight, dude – what did you expect? Jeez.

by Jeremyjackson on Jul 10, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lame fight? lol

both these guys have exciting fights.

by chris on Jul 10, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mania: Wiman was on TUF 5, not TUF 4.

by DB on Jul 10, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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