R. dos Anjos fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
In addition to scoring the first victory by submission of Rafael dos Anjos since 2019, the triumph over Bryan barberena No. UFC Orlando, last Saturday (3), made the former lightweight champion reach two historic milestones in Ultimate.
With the submission at three minutes and 20 seconds of the second round, Rafael dos Anjos became the first fighter in UFC history to break the eight-hour mark inside the Octagon. The Brazilian surpassed the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) Frankie Edgar, who held the record with 7:57:10 in the cage.
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Furthermore, upon entering action for the 33rd time in Ultimate, Rafael dos Anjos equaled to Demian Maia as the Brazilians with the most struggles in the organization.
Former lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos arrived has been in the UFC since 2008, when he debuted with a loss to Jeremy Stephens. Against Bryan barberena, last Saturday (3), the carioca reached its 21st victory in the organization, tying with Charles of the Bronx and just behind Demian Maia among Brazilians in the history of Ultimate.
UFC Orlando RESULTS
Order date: December 2, 2022
Location: Amway Center, Orlando, United States
MAIN CARD:
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Stephen Thompson derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (referee stoppage) at 5m of R4
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Rafael dos Anjos derrotou Bryan barberena with a submission (rear naked choke) at 3m20sec. from R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Matheus Nicolau derrotou Matt schnell by knockout (punches) at 1m44sec. from R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Sergei Pavlovich derrotou Tai tuivasa by knockout (punches) at 54 seconds. from R1
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Jack hermansson by technical knockout (punches) at 4m57sec. from R2
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Erik Anders derrotou Kyle Daukaus by technical knockout (punches) at 2m45sec. from R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Phil Rowe derrotou Niko Price by knockout (punches) at 3m26sec. from R3
PRELIMINARY CARD:
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Angela Hill derrotou Emily ducote in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Clay guida derrotou scott holtzmann in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Michael Johnson derrotou Marc Diakiese in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jonathan Pearce defeated Darren Elkins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Nathan Levy defeated Genaro Valdez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Francis Marshall derrotou Marcelo red by knockout (punches) at 1min14s of R2
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Yazmin Jauregui derrotou istela nunes by technical knockout (punches) at 4min06s of R2
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