R. dos Anjos (photo) no longer trains with R. Cordeiro at Kings MMA. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
With eight days left until the duel against Tony Ferguson in the main fight of UFC Mexico, an event that takes place on November 5th, in Mexico City, the former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos revealed that he is no longer part of the 'Kings MMA' gym, located in Los Angeles, and led by Brazilian Rafael Cordeiro. The reason for Rafael's departure was not revealed and Master Cordeiro has not yet commented on the case.
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“I'm training with Philipe Della Monica, Eduardo Pachu, Beneil Dariush, Edwin Najmi, Arthur Estrazulas and Rodel Mayol. I am representing Evolve MMA and myself, Team RDA”, said the fighter, in an interview for the program “Sensei Combate”.
Training at Kings MMA, Rafael reached the peak of his career when he won the lightweight belt in March 2015, when he dominated the then champion Anthony Pettis for five rounds. In his first title defense, he ran over Donald Cerrone in just 66 seconds and kept the belt. However, in July of that year he was knocked out by Eddie Alvarez and saw his brief reign come to an end.
Despite Dos Anjos' departure, other important Brazilian names are part of the team, such as Fabricio Werdum, Renato 'Babalu', Pedro Muñoz and others.
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