Video: Watch the best moments of Rafael dos Anjos' victory over Anthony Pettis

On a historic night for Brazil, Rafael dos Anjos becomes the first athlete in the country to become lightweight champion

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

15/03/2015 | 5:34

R. dos Anjos (photo) reached his eighth victory in the last nine fights. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

R. dos Anjos (photo) made history at UFC 185. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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The Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos made history at UFC 185. In a spectacular performance, the Rio native dominated the champion Anthony Pettis, in the early hours of this Sunday (15), in Dallas (USA) to win the UFC lightweight belt.

Confident, Rafael showed his enormous evolution in stand-up fighting, sensational physical preparation and confidence in the ground game to put Pettis in trouble for 25 minutes. With the triumph, dos Anjos became the first Brazilian to become UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg).

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But if you missed the fight, check out the best moments from the duel below (video courtesy of Fox Sports 1 in the United States).

Watch the best moments of the fight between Rafael dos Anjos x Anthony Pettis

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