Translation from Portuguese:

Rafael dos Anjos goes for his second title defense. On March 5, the lightweight will face the featherweight champion, Conor McGregor, that rises especially for trying to take the title in Brazil. In an interview to the official UFC website, Dos Anjos recognized opponent's skills, but denied it was the biggest challenge of his career. Excited, he vows to avenge Jose Aldo.

"I am very happy to finally be able to put my hand in that loudmouth. I want to call the crowd of all Brazilians. He took the belt from Jose Aldo, who was ten years undefeated, I'm sure that all Brazilians are eager to see me to beat him, "he believes. I am very happy to finally be able to put my hand in that loudmouth. I want to call the crowd of all Brazilians. He took the belt from Jose Aldo, who was ten years undefeated, I'm sure that all Brazilians are eager to see me to beat him. "

Champion of few words, Rafael dos Anjos wanted to make clear that the challenge came from the rival, but did not deny the urge to send him back to the lower category.

"It is another step to make history. I am not challenging anyone, it is clear, is that citizen who is willing to take my belt. It's not my category and is willing to fight here. I will put him in his place and show that here is light-weight. I worked hard to get where I am, I'll get another good win. "

The Brazilian also criticized the McGregor statement involving religion. Before the fight against Jose Aldo, the Irish said battery up in Jesus Christ. Christian, Dos Anjos did not like.

"I had talked to Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta would accept the fight in Ireland. Many fighters are wanting this fight only the financial issue. Of course everyone needs money, but the most important for me is to resolve the situation he created. This guy said he beat up in Jesus Christ, he will pay for this blasphemy. He has lost his fight for me right now, I'm just hoping to get 5 March to prove it. "

To reach the lightweight champion station, Rafael dos Anjos had to overcome big names in its class. So it does not consider McGregor the biggest challenge of his career.

"McGregor is a good fighter, not bad. But I was talking to Rafael Cordeiro teacher I ever had greater challenges. Won the Donald Cerrone twice, Anthony Pettis, Ben Henderson, has fought most complete former champions. I will train hard for this fight. No matter if I'm fighting the champion fighter or some number 50 in the rankings. He's a good fighter, but I have had the biggest challenges ".