R. dos Anjos fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @rdosanjosmma
At 37 years old and the first Brazilian lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) in the history of Ultimate, Rafael dos Anjos continues his return to the category belt. Seventh in the ranking, the Brazilian returns to the octagon to face Raphael Fiziev in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 58. The duel takes place this Saturday (9).
Meanwhile, the SUPER FIGHTS prepared a 'time travel' and, as a warm-up, separated five best moments from Dos Anjos' career in Ultimate. Highlights include title fights, bloody fights, submissions and knockouts. Check out:
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Dos Anjos x Renato Moicano
the last fight of Rafael dos Anjos at Ultimate, which took place in March this year, it was a show for the fans. Against the compatriot Renato Moicano, who assumed responsibility during the week of the fight, the Rio native set an aggressive pace and managed to emerge victorious in the judges' unanimous decision over five rounds.
Rafael's highlight was in his striking, where he found good combinations and injured Moicano's face, who left with several bleeds and bruises. UFC 272.
Dos Anjos x Ben Henderson
Before stamping his passport on the belt, the Tupiniquim athlete had a fire test against Ben henderson, who had already lost his position as 'number one' in the lightweight division.
Seen, until now, as a one-dimensional athlete in jiu-jitsu, the Rio native showed great progress in his striking to land a knee followed by several punches, still in the first round.
Dos Anjos x Anthony Pettis
Before Charles of the Bronx, Rafael dos Anjos had made history by becoming the first Brazilian athlete to win the lightweight division belt, which weighs 70,3kg. as limit weight. After a tense look and provocations at the weigh-ins, the Brazilian surprised Anthony Pettis.
On the historic night of March 2015, valid for UFC 185, Rafael showed a strategic game and dominated the North American for 25 minutes. The Brazilian, at the time, was considered a big underdog, but he put pressure on Pettis from the first to the last second to come away with the title.
Dos Anjos x Donald Cerrone
The first defense of the belt Rafael dos Anjos As UFC lightweight champion it couldn't be better for the Brazilian. The Niteroi man ran over Donald Cerrone in just over a minute to remain at the top of the 70 kg category.
Dos Anjos, who had already beaten Cerrone in 2013, went all out on the challenger and, in addition to a kick to the body, managed to stop him after a barrage of blows, just 66 seconds into the fight.
When warming up for the # UFCVegas58, remember the victory of @RdosAnjosMMA about Donald Cerrone, in the Brazilian's first title defense!
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- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) July 7, 2022
Dos Anjos x Kevin Lee
Pressured after losing the belt and with the 'bitter taste' of two defeats in a series, Rafael dos Anjos rediscovered his path to victory at UFC Rochester, in May 2019. In front of Kevin Lee, the Brazilian managed to overcome his rival's size and takedown game to end the fight with a submission.
After three very competitive rounds, the Brazilian showed better physical condition and grew in the second half of the fight. In the fourth round, after a failed takedown attempt by the North American, he landed a fair katagatame and ended the contest.
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