God is…”. The bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.[14]. Felder Ferguson def. [29] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. However, there was some controversy, as 10 out of 10 media outlets scored the bout in favor of Dunham.[26]. Rafael dos Anjos def. Dos Anjos instead faced Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11. [78][79][80] He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Aldo "Caveirinha" Januário. Dos Anjos faced Jason High on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42. [61] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Frequently considered one of the greatest lightweights in UFC history, he holds notable victories over three former UFC champions: Robbie Lawler, Anthony Pettis, and Benson Henderson. Correia. Notícias 0:30, Round 1. Rafael dos Anjos became the UFC Lightweight Champion on March 14, 2015 when he defeated the reigning champion Anthony Pettis in a devastating fashion. Get the latest Rafael Dos Anjos news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report [49] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance. [39] He won the fight via TKO at just 66 seconds into the first round, resulting in the fastest finish in UFC Lightweight title history. [62], Dos Anjos faced Kevin Lee in Lee's welterweight debut at UFC Fight Night 152 on May 18, 2019. The fight was stopped in the third round after an uppercut knocked out dos Anjos. It appears Rafael dos Anjos will not be getting his wish of fighting Justin Gaethje next. Under trainer Jason Parillo, dos Anjos developed a refined boxing game in 2017. [51] He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28). [43], In his second title defense, dos Anjos faced Eddie Alvarez on July 7, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90. [58], Dos Anjos fought Colby Covington on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225 for the UFC interim Welterweight Championship. Check out some of Rafael dos Anjos’ … Dos Anjos would then rack up 9 straight victories, which included 6 submissions. [52], Dos Anjos faced Neil Magny on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215. Twitter reacts to Cowboy Cerrone submitting Rafael dos Anjos in OT “re-do” This time around, Cerrone got the better of dos Anjos, but it wasn’t without controversy. [24] He won the fight via unanimous decision, once again having the edge in both standup and ground fighting. Rafael Souza dos Anjos[10] (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁafaˈew duz ˈɐ̃ʒus]; born October 26, 1984) is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist. Khaos Williams def. Robert Whittaker continued his unbeaten run since losing the UFC middleweight title with a brilliant performance. Brazilian roots American growth #newUSCitizen", "Rafael Dos Anjos – Evolve MMA Singapore", "RDA parts ways with Kings MMA, wishes to start his own gym", "Got promoted today 4th degree on my black belt by my Jiu Jitsu coach and brother @philipefurao @graciebarra_hq <><><> Fui promovido 4th grau na minha faixa preta hoje pelo meu grande amigo e professor @philipefurao muitos anos de amizade. [69] However, on October 8, 2020 it was reported that dos Anjos tested positive for COVID-19 and he was removed from the bout. [35] He won the fight by unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, and 30–27). [56][57] Dos Anjos' fight plan relied heavily on low leg kicks and constant combos consisting of body shots and leg kicks. Abdul Razak Alhassan by KO. Ashley … Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale, The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson, List of current mixed martial arts champions, "One more goal accomplished in our life, today we've became US citizens. [70] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for November 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. [38], For his first title defense, dos Anjos faced Donald Cerrone in the main event at UFC on Fox 17 on December 19, 2015. [17], Dos Anjos faced Clay Guida on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117. The surprising thing about the BJJ of Rafael Dos Anjos, is that it is still getting better. Dos Anjos made his UFC debut at UFC 91, losing to Jeremy Stephens. This was shown recently, when the 35-year posted to his Instagram.The message he shared revealed that he was recently awarded his fourth degree black belt in BJJ, receiving the honor from his coach Philipe Della Monica. Dan Hooker has his eyes on Rafael dos Anjos next time out. — Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 3, 2021 With Gaethje coming off a title loss, and ranked at number two, a fight against the No.7 ranked dos Anjos wouldn’t be a bad fight to return for. By: Danny Segura. He currently fights in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 3 months ago. [44] Despite closing as a three-to-one favorite to win the fight, he lost the bout via TKO in the first round. Dos Anjos defeated Felder in a “Fight of the Night” effort, and after re-entering the lightweight rankings, he has his sights set on recapturing the belt. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos made his … Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de Rafael Dos Anjos (@rdosanjosmma) [27] Dos Anjos won via unanimous decision. 118 likes. Please check your email for a confirmation. Dos Anjos and McGregor were supposed to fight at UFC 196 with the Irishman looking to become a champ-champ. [83] Dos Anjos has three children with his wife, Cris. Rafael dos Anjos believes he gave Khabib Nurmagomedov the toughest fight of his career back when he fought the undefeated Dagestani to a decision at UFC on FOX 11 in 2014. 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[8], After receiving a broken jaw in the Guida fight, dos Anjos now has a titanium-fused jaw that he claims has broken some hands of later opponents. Makhachev, a long-time friend and training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov, returned to the cage on the UFC 259 main card last Saturday in Las Vegas, where he picked up an impressive submission victory over Drew Dober. Rafael dos Anjos sliced Paul Felder's face open in a bloody five-round war, then called-out Conor McGregor for a 155-pound fist-fight. [73] dos Anjos went on to defeat Felder via split decision. [32][33] The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award and made him the only man to stop Henderson by strikes.[34]. Diretor Musical @diogonogueira_oficial. Rafael Dos Anjos Earns Fourth Degree Black Belt. [41], Dos Anjos was expected to face Conor McGregor on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196 for his second title defense of the lightweight belt. [75], Dos Anjos is known for his aggressive, high-volume striking, physical strength and strong takedown capabilities. Pettis Pettis def. Join Facebook to connect with Rafael Ferreira Dos Anjos and others you may know. [68], dos Anjos was expected to face Islam Makhachev on October 24, 2020 in dos Anjos' return to the lightweight division at UFC 254. [42] However, it was announced on February 23 that dos Anjos had been forced out of the fight after breaking his foot during training. Dos Anjos was expected to face Rustam Khabilov on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170. Dos Anjos was scheduled to fight Matt Wiman on September 19, 2009 at UFC 103, but due to a knee injury suffered by Wiman, he instead faced Rob Emerson. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos isn’t buying the hype surrounding rising contender Islam Makhachev. The pair were supposed to fight … [63] He won the fight via an arm triangle submission in the fourth round. [16], At UFC 112, dos Anjos defeated Terry Etim via second round armbar submission, earning him Submission of the Night honors. [36] Dos Anjos won the bout via unanimous decision in a dominant fashion, earning him the UFC Lightweight Championship. Rafael Souza dos Anjos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁafaˈew duz ˈɐ̃ʒus]; born October 26, 1984) is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist.He currently fights in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [22] After dropping Shalorus with a head kick, dos Anjos submitted him via rear-naked choke in the first round. [66], Dos Anjos faced Michael Chiesa on January 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 166. Image: @ufc on Instagram. Nelson Cejudo def. Rafael Dos Anjos. Rafael dos Anjos is not aboard the Islam Makhachev hype train. Paul Felder by split decision (50-45, 50-45, 47-48). By Blue Corner | November 14, 2020 9:39 am Follow @MMAjunkie. On the ground, he is noted for his powerful ground-and-pound, which includes punches and sharp elbow strikes. [67] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Staredowns include Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt, Rafael Dos Anjos and Colby Covington, Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennington and more. [31] He won the fight via knockout in the first round after dropping Henderson with a flying knee and rendering him unconscious with a follow-up left hook. [82], Dos Anjos is a Christian. Rafael DOS ANJOS Covington def. He joined the UFC with the score of 11-2, after four years of fighting. He took to Twitter to call out a man he was supposed to fight years ago. [71] However, on November 8, it was reported that Makhachev was forced to pull from the event due to injuries. For his second UFC fight, dos Anjos was next given Tyson Griffin at UFC Fight Night 18. His 11-2 record in regional circuits would be enough to get a call from the UFC.[13]. [64], Dos Anjos faced Leon Edwards on July 20, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 4. The fight was a back-and-forth battle that showcased heart, skill, and technique from both fighters but ended in a unanimous decision loss for dos Anjos. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [12] According to dos Anjos, he stopped fighting on the streets when he began training jiu jitsu. Corey Anderson puts Ryan Bader on notice after Bellator 257 win: 'He knows', Vadim Nemkov after Bellator 257: 'I'm ready for whoever wins' Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero, Paul Daley hopes to stick around after Bellator 257, but it needs to make sense, Bubba Jenkins on drawing Lance Palmer first: 'To be the champ, you gotta beat the champ', Lance Palmer: I see my pace and pressure being too much for Bubba Jenkins, Jeremy Stephens vs. Drakkar Klose off UFC on ESPN 22; Klose says shove caused withdrawal, UFC on ESPN 22 results: Andrei Arlovski bests Chase Sherman for 20th UFC win. [84] On December 20, 2019, dos Anjos revealed on social media that he and his family have become naturalized U.S. [46][47], Dos Anjos next faced Tony Ferguson on November 5, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. [18] Guida appeared to injure the jaw of dos Anjos in the first round with a hook and would go on to defeat dos Anjos by submission (jaw injury) after dos Anjos tapped from the pressure being applied to his jaw while Guida had arm-and-head control.[19]. Fight Game on the 'Gram: Rafael dos Anjos' best posts before UFC Fight Night 182. [40] The win also earned dos Anjos his third Performance of the Night bonus award. Shortly after Nurmagomedov said he has no interest in running things back with either Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier, whom he both submitted, dos Anjos (31-13 MMA, 19-11 UFC) is making his own case for a rematch.. 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Catchweight (160.6 lb) bout; Diaz missed weight. [11], In a 2014 interview, dos Anjos stated that he was a troubled child, getting into fights in his hometown Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. [12], The majority of dos Anjos' early career took place in his native country of Brazil. View the profiles of people named Rafael Ferreira Dos Anjos. [65] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Rafael dos Anjos believes a fight with Conor McGregor makes a lot of sense if he beats Paul Felder on Saturday night. I came to this country 8 years ago with my family to give my kids opportunities I didn't have in life, thank you @wilneroreilly for making this whole process smooth and flawless as always. [8], Dos Anjos trains out of Evolve MMA in Singapore and at Team RDA in California; he formerly trained at Kings MMA but left after losing to Eddie Alvarez. When quizzed for a name by GIVEMESPORT , however, he again remained tight-lipped. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is the latest UFC fighter to call out McGregor. He would start off his career with a record of 2-2, with both losses coming by way of split decision. [54] This win also earned dos Anjos his fourth Performance of the Night bonus award. Rafael Dos Anjos is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 29 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws Conor McGregor Prepares for Rafael Dos Anjos Fight in Instagram Videos By Teddy Cutler On 1/19/16 at 8:10 AM EST Conor McGregor meets fans on October 22, 2015, in Dublin, Ireland. [60], Dos Anjos faced Kamaru Usman on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. Rafael dos Anjos had his MMA debut at Juiz de Fora – Fight 1 on September 25, 2004, where he was defeated by Adriano Abu via split decision. [81] Dr. Johnny Benjamin has disagreed with dos Anjos, pointing out that the titanium plate in his jaw is measured in millimeters. [20] Dos Anjos showcased his vastly improved striking skills, knocking out Sotiropoulos cold in the first round with a right hand. The pair fought in April 2014 and … Return to Lightweight. Dos Anjos faced Kamal Shalorus on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. [21] He was defeated by split decision. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. [37] The win once again earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award. After the fight, dos Anjos revealed that he had torn his MCL only a few weeks before the bout. O brasileiro Rafael dos Anjos venceu Paul Felder no UFC Vegas14, no último sábado (14), e já tem na ponta da língua quem ele quer enfrentar na próxima vez que pisar no Octógono. Fight of the Night. Rafael "RDA" dos Anjos stats, fight results, news and more. citizens.[2]. negaxxx@gmail.com. [28] However, the bout was scrapped in the weeks leading up to the event. Dos Anjos faced Donald Cerrone on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27. [30] He won the fight via TKO due to punches in the second round. Makhachev recently returned to the Octagon after more than a year away at UFC 259, where he … After Bellator 257 win, ex-champ Julia Budd wants next title shot: 'I never accept failure', UFC legend B.J. Rafael dos Anjos – UFC Career. Arranjador/ Produtor Musical. Rafael dos Anjos was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev in his lightweight return bout at UFC Fight Night 182, but the Russian pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by Paul Felder. Pettis UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos Anjos Hendricks def. 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[55], In a title eliminator, Dos Anjos faced Robbie Lawler on December 16, 2017 in the main event at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos. [50], Dos Anjos faced Tarec Saffiedine, former Strikeforce title holder, in a welterweight bout on June 17, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. [23] He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28), dominating Njokuani both in striking and grappling. Cerrone Diaz def. Dos Anjos faced Gleison Tibau on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139. Acesse! … Other notable victories include Neil Magny, Tarec Saffiedine, Donald Cerrone (x2), Paul Felder, and Nate Diaz. 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Dos Anjos faced Mark Bocek on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. He did not…” • See 1,722 photos and videos on their profile. Dos Anjos headlined UFC Fight Night 49 against Benson Henderson on August 23, 2014. After taking virtually no damage in the fight against Shalorus, dos Anjos quickly returned to face Anthony Njokuani on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman, replacing an injured Paul Taylor. [15] Dos Anjos got a much-needed win by unanimous decision. Dos Anjos faced Nate Diaz on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. As of December 14, 2020, he is #7 in the UFC lightweight rankings. [76][77] He will often come out aggressively in a Muay Thai stance, then use feints and kicks to back his opponent against the cage while swarming them with flurries of punches as well as takedowns. Dos Anjos gave his fans an idea of his next opponent on the UFC 264 card on July 10. Latin Grammy Nominee 2018. Brown Overeem def. [59] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [53] He won the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round. Lassen volcanic Park and Burney falls. dos Anjos dos Anjos def. Rafael Dos Anjos (@rdosanjosmma) • Instagram photos and videos. He is particularly noted for his left kick to the body and right hook to the head; he uses these strikes to limit his opponent's lateral movement as they attempt to get their backs away from the fence. [25] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [45] Reports arose after the Alvarez fight that dos Anjos had passed out for three minutes moments before going out to fight, and that this was due to the effects of the gruelling weight cut. Violonista. Rafael Dos Anjos Posts Rare Footage Of Khabib Nurmagomedov 'Snoring' After Choke In 2014 Fight. dos Anjos Anthony PETTIS Alvarez def. 6,880 Followers, 1,055 Following, 210 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Rafael dos Anjos (@rafadosanjos_) Dos Anjos then defeated Kyle Bradley via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 20. 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