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Rafael
Dos Anjos
19-6-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
Record: 19-6-0
Summary: Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

From: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age: 28
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1056
35% Successful
374
Types of Successful Strikes
0
374
62% Standing
20%
17%
233
76
65
Striking Defense
71
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
66
36% Successful
24
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
9
22
1
Takedown Defense
76
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Donald Cerrone Aug 28, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Rafael Dos Anjos -- -- -- --
Win
 Rafael Dos Anjos May 18, 2013
66 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Evan Dunham 68 3 0 0
Win
 Mark Bocek Nov 17, 2012
19 0 1 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Rafael Dos Anjos 54 4 0 2
Win
 Rafael Dos Anjos Jul 11, 2012
51 6 0 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Anthony Njokuani 32 0 0 0
Win
 Rafael Dos Anjos May 15, 2012
5 0 1 1 R1 Submission
Kamal Shalorus 2 0 0 0
Loss
 Gleison Tibau Nov 19, 2011
56 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Rafael Dos Anjos 25 0 0 0
Win
 George Sotiropoulos Jul 2, 2011
2 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Rafael Dos Anjos 2 0 0 0
Loss
 Clay Guida Aug 7, 2010
19 2 0 3 R3 Submission
Rafael Dos Anjos 17 1 0 0
Win
 Terry Etim Apr 10, 2010
7 0 1 0 R2 Submission
Rafael Dos Anjos 25 2 1 5
Win
 Rafael Dos Anjos Jan 11, 2010
42 5 2 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Kyle Bradley 21 0 0 0
Win
 Rafael Dos Anjos Sep 19, 2009
52 2 0 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Rob Emerson 27 0 0 0
Loss
 Tyson Griffin Apr 1, 2009
69 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Rafael Dos Anjos 26 0 3 0
Loss
 Jeremy Stephens Nov 15, 2008
22 0 0 0 R3 KO/TKO
Rafael Dos Anjos 9 4 2 3
Portions © 2010 by FightMetric LLC. All Rights Reserved

Biography

TRAINING: I trained very well for this fight, with no injuries. I trained in Rio, Black House in California and in New Jersey, with focus on wrestling, striking, takedown defense, ground game and everything in between.

When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was a teenager, I watched some classes and videos and decided that was what I wanted to do

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion, Fury FC champion, BJJ black belt

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the greatest opportunity, and I am very happy.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a jiu-jitsu instructor

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion

Favorite grappling technique: Arm lock

Favorite Striking technique:  Low kicks

•    Win over Etim was UFC 112’s Submission of the Night.

•    Bout against Griffin was UFC Fight Night’s Fight of The Night.

•    Seven wins by submission, two by knockout – KO of Sotiropoulos was his first KO win since 2005 and first KO due to strikes (first was a TKO due to cuts)

•    Has competed in the Pancrase and Shooto organizations

•    Submitted PRIDE veteran Johil de Oliveira

Career

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