Rafael
Dos Anjos
16-6-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
Total Fights: 9
Record: 16-6-0
Summary: Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

From: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age: 27
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
654
31% Successful
203
Types of Successful Strikes
0
203
62% Standing
12%
26%
126
25
52
Striking Defense
70
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
42
33% Successful
14
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
9
16
1
Takedown Defense
69
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
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

Biography

TRAINING: A typical day includes wrestling, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and strength and conditioning.

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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