Rafael Dos Anjos' UFC 332 Return Won't Last

Rafael dos Anjos is back after a two-year injury layoff, and the betting market expects his UFC 332 return to end early.

The 41-year-old former lightweight champion has not competed since suffering a leg injury against Geoff Neal at UFC 308. He faces Alexander Hernandez on Saturday in Salt Lake City in a lightweight bout that carries an UNDER 2.5 rounds line at +120, according to BetOnline.

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High Elevation And Long Layoff Make For Fast Finish

Dos Anjos is making his first cut to 155 pounds in almost 31 months. The high elevation at Salt Lake City, combined with that extended absence, could lead to a quick finish from either fighter, per BJPenn.com. Hernandez has built a reputation for fast starts in the UFC, with recent wins over Carlos Ferreira and Chase Hooper. The sportsbook analysis suggests either man will look for an early stoppage rather than a decision.

The card also features a vacant women's flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt earlier this year due to injury.

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UFC middleweight prospect Damian Pinas makes his third appearance of 2026 at UFC 332. Pinas has won five straight fights by first-round knockout and enters as a significant favorite over Andrey Pulyaev. The knockout line sits at -185 for another flash finish. Former title challenger Marvin Vettori returns after a four-fight skid to face Ismail Naurdiev, who has won three of his last four and is listed at -136.

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• BJPenn — UFC 332 Best Bets: Rafael dos Anjos’ return won’t last