Video: Rafael dos Anjos shows training before his first UFC main event

R. dos Anjos (photo) makes the main fight of UFC Fight Night 49. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Many athletes build a long career in the UFC, without ever having starred in a main event. This Saturday (23), in his 16th presence in the most famous octagon on the planet, the Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos will have that opportunity. What's more, Rafael will have a strong opponent at the event, which takes place in the city of Tulsa (USA), when he faces the former lightweight champion Ben henderson. Before the fight, the Rio native opened up about his training and spoke about his expectations for UFC Fight Night 49.

In a video released on the official UFC website, Rafael analyzed the fight against Henderson and revealed why he accepted his third fight in just four months. “My plans were to fight at the end of September, because I'm coming off two fights in a row and I needed to take a break. But then this opportunity arose to fight against the Ben henderson. He is a very fast guy and has a strong rhythm. I think I have to be very smart, with speed and reflexes, to defend and attack as well”, said the lightweight.

Check out the workouts below Rafael dos Anjos aiming for a duel against Ben henderson at UFC Fight Night 49: