Rafael dos Anjos is favorite against Kevin Lee in the main fight of UFC Rochester

R. Dos Anjos is favorite against Lee. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube @ufc

After we follow Jessica Stacker, José Aldo e Anderson Silva No. UFC 237, held in Rio de Janeiro last weekend, attention now turns to UFC Rochester, in the state of New York, United States. As was the case before, the main fight of Ultimate will once again feature a Brazilian fighter in action. For the welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos measures forces with North America Kevin Lee.

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Brazilian legion is listed as favorite in bookmakers for UFC Rochester

A 34-year-old native of Niteroi, Rafael is third in the rankings in his category, with a record of 28 wins and 11 losses. Despite being slightly considered a favorite, with a quota of R$ 1,83 for every R$ 1,00 invested, according to the OddsShark, he comes from two consecutive defeats, which occurred in 2018 against Kamaru Usman – owner of the belt – and Colby Convington. The most recent triumph was in December 2017, against Robbie Lawler. It's time for redemption.

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Certainly, his history contributed greatly to Rafael being valued at a lower value than his opponent. It is worth remembering that the Brazilian was already UFC champion in 2015, but in the lightweight category, and not in the welterweight category, against Anthony Pettis, in the city of Dallas, Texas.

On the other side of the octagon, Lee, much younger, aged 26, from Michigan, was also defeated in his last appearance. He lost to To the fifth at the end of last year. Currently, the host's fight record is 17 wins and 4 losses. It's important to remember that the Yankee athlete will fight at welterweight because he has a lot of difficulty staying within weight. It will be his first commitment in the new category. Therefore, he is seen as an underdog. If he starts on the right foot and wins against Brazuca, the return on bets will be R$ 1,90 to 1, again indicates the OddsShark.

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Recently, the host gave an interview and said that he foresees a bloody fight, but he showed respect to Rafael dos Anjos. For the foreigner, the Brazilian will use the latest defeats as motivation to end his fast. If the South American loses, he will swap places with the American in the rankings, delaying his quest for the welterweight belt.

Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee numbers

Standing, Rafael dos Anjos connected 1246 of the 2745 strikes, generating 45% success, while Kevin Lee It was successful 687 times, with a yield of 43%. He sought to strike opponents in this way on 1591 occasions. Already on the ground, the Brazilian fighter attacked his opponents 112 times and was successful on 42 occasions. The North American managed 32 takedowns out of 80 attempts.

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