Rafael dos Anjos
| Name | Rafael dos Anjos |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-0-0 (Wins-Losses-Draws) |
| Wins | 2 Submissions (66.67%) 1 Decisions (33.33%) |
Rafael dos Anjos Fights and News
UFC 117 Payroll Released, Silva and Hughes Top Earners
Photo by Josh Hedges. Copyright Zuffa, LLC
Now that UFC 117 is now in the books, after one of the promotion’s best night of fights in recent memory, where middleweight champion Anderson Silva defended his title against top contender Chael Sonnen, Matt Hughes solidified himself in the 170 pound division, and Junior dos Santos became the next challenger after Cain Velasquez, for the UFC heavyweight title.
Report: Rafael dos Anjos Versus Kyle Bradley at UFC Fight Night 20
Photo by Josh Hedges. Copyright Zuffa, LLC
Lightweights Rafael dos Anjos (13-3) and Kyle Bradley (14-6) will matchup at UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia January 11, according to an MMA Junkie report.
Read More About Report: Rafael dos Anjos Versus Kyle Bradley at UFC Fight Night 20…
Vitor Belfort Phenomenal Over Rich Franklin, dos Santos Convinces Cro Cop to Quit at UFC 103
Photo by Josh Hedges. Copyright Zuffa, LLC
Xtreme Couture’s “Phenom” Vitor Belfort (18-8) scored his bulliest victory in four-plus years TKOing Fighters.com’s ninth-ranked middleweight “Ace” Rich Franklin (26-5) at 3:02 of round one in a 195-pound catch weight main event at UFC 103 in Dallas Saturday night.
“Jesus, I love you,” shouted Belfort in the Octagon after the fight, and in his dressing room he added, “God gave me a gift and I’m using it. And, I’m ready. A lot of people thought I was done, you know, and that’s what I’m bringing to this game – hope, faith, and hard work.
UFC 91: Stephens over powers dos Anjos
Lightweight “Lil’ Heathen” Jeremy Stephens (15-3) TKO’d Rafael dos Anjos (12-1) with a monster uppercut at 0:39 of the third round at UFC 91 in Las Vegas Saturday night.
Stephens started the match with some solid striking; but, Dos Anjos scored a takedown. Stephens gained half-guard and successfully defended two omoplata attempts, the second of which ended at the bell as Stephens’ shoulder was bent to the brink.
Taking the advice of his corner, Stephens kept the fight standing in round two, circling and throwing powerful right crosses and overhands.
Approximately 90 seconds into the round, dos Anjos scored a Matt Hughes-style slam and transitioned out of a crucifix, taking Stephens’s back and working for a rear naked choke.
Stephens rolled out of the position and fought off a very close armbar attempt, ending up in dos Anjos’s guard. Stephens rained down elbows, forcing dos Anjos to go on the defensive.
Stephens struck like lightning at the beginning of round three, winding up and throwing a long right uppercut that landed on dos Anjos’s jaw, snapping his head back and leaving him unconcious against the cage.
Sadollah and Stephens Face UFC Newcomers in November
TUF 7 winner Amir Sadollah (1-0) will face Ring of Combat veteran Nick Catone (5-0) in a middleweight bout, and Jeremy Stephens (13-3) will face lightweight Rafael dos Anjos (11-2) 15 November at UFC 91 in Las Vegas, the organization announced Friday.
Sadollah submitted “Doberman” CB Dollaway (7-1) via first-round armbar in June to win the previous season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Catone, who will make his UFC debut, finished his last four fights in the first round, most recently TKO’ing Eric Tavares (5-9) in June.
Stephens dropped a unanimous decision to “King” Spencer Fisher (21-4) in June at the TUF finale.
UFC newcomer dos Anjos is riding a nine-fight win streak, most recently winning a split decision over Takafumi Otsuka (6-3-1).