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photo 1 of 39 FAIRFAX, VA - MAY 14: (L-R) Lightweight opponents Rafael Dos Anjos and Kamal Shalorus face off after weighing in during the UFC on Fuel TV official weigh in at Patriot Center on May 14, 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Rafael Dos AnjosTRAINING: 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
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