Evolve MMA (2009–present)[4] RDA Academy RVCA Training Center Kings MMA (2012–2016)[5][6] Nova União (2020–present)[7]
Rank
4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Aldo "Caveirinha" Januário and Philipe "Furão" della Monica[8][9] Black prajied in Muay Thai under Rafael Cordeiro[10]
Years active
2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total
48
Wins
32
By knockout
5
By submission
11
By decision
16
Losses
16
By knockout
4
By decision
12
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Brazil
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2003 Rio de Janeiro
-76 kg (Purple)
European Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2006 Lisbon
-76 kg (Black)
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2005 Rio de Janeiro
-76 kg (Brown)
2004 Rio de Janeiro
-76 kg (Brown)
Rafael Souza dos Anjos[1] (Portuguese pronunciation:[ʁafaˈewduzˈɐ̃ʒus]; born 26 October 1984) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2004, he is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. As of April 16, 2024, he is #14 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[11]
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^"Ralphy dos Nachos' profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
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^Kevin Wilson (8 June 2018). "The Film Room: Rafael Dos Anjos". sherdog.com.
^Lucas Rezende (31 October 2016). "RDA parts ways with Kings MMA, wishes to start his own gym". bloodyelbow.com.
^Marcelo Alonso (12 October 2020). "Jose Aldo: 'You Will See the Best Rafael dos Anjos Ever' After Camp at Nova Uniao". Sherdog.
^"Rafael dos Anjos". BJJ Heroes: the jiu jitsu encyclopedia. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
^@rdosanjosmma (21 August 2020). "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. Obrigado por tudo lek 👊🏼💥#Jesus #Jesusfirst". Retrieved 17 November 2020 – via Instagram.
^"Rafael dos Anjos". Facebook. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
^"UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
Rafael Souza dosAnjos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁafaˈew duz ˈɐ̃ʒus]; born 26 October 1984) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist...
fight against RafaeldosAnjos due to COVID-19". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-02-28. Damon Martin (March 1, 2022). "RafaeldosAnjos vs. Renato Moicano...
was expected to face RafaeldosAnjos on 24 October 2020 at UFC 254. However, on 8 October 2020 it was reported that dosAnjos tested positive for COVID-19...
Championship bout between current champion Anthony Pettis and top contender RafaeldosAnjos. The co-main event featured a UFC Women's Strawweight Championship...
meets RafaeldosAnjos at UFC on Fox 13". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-23. Dave Doyle (2014-12-13). "UFC on FOX 13 results: RafaeldosAnjos clobbers...
another Fight of the Night bonus. Ferguson fought former champion RafaeldosAnjos on November 5, 2016, at the Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale...
under his left eye. Edwards faced former UFC lightweight champion RafaeldosAnjos on 20 July 2019 in the main event of UFC on ESPN 4. He won the fight...
at UFC 160. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Cerrone faced RafaeldosAnjos on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. Cerrone lost the fight by...
Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis, Eduard Folayang, Patricky Freire and RafaeldosAnjos. Fight Matrix ranks him #3 All-Time Lightweight in the world (behind...
as the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 294. Gamrot faced RafaeldosAnjos on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299. He won the bout by unanimous decision...
2017. "Lawler et dosAnjos à Winnipeg en décembre". RDS.ca (in French). Retrieved October 12, 2017. "Robbie Lawler vs. RafaeldosAnjos set for UFC Winnipeg...
fight via unanimous decision. Lee moved up to welterweight to face RafaeldosAnjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 10 on May 18, 2019. He lost the fight...
Retrieved 2023-12-21. Damon Martin (2023-12-12). "Mateusz Gamrot vs. RafaeldosAnjos among new fights added to UFC 299". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15...
round lightweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion RafaeldosAnjos and Rafael Fiziev was originally scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night:...
Night 119. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Covington fought RafaeldosAnjos on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225 for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship...
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