Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Rafael Dos Anjos
32-17
Age
40
Height
5'8"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
14:32
Gym
Kings MMA - Huntington Beach, CA
UFC Record
21-15(36 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 5 Sub 12 Dec
Losses By
4 KO 1 Sub 10 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 3R3 8R4 1R5 4
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
8
Style
Grappler
Location
Brazil
Last Fight2024-10-26
GN
L - Geoff Neal
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Carlos PratesKO/TKOR1 1:19· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
TS
vs Tarec Saffiedine
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BB
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:20
LOSS
RF
vs Rafael Fiziev
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R5 0:18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 0:18
WIN
KL
vs Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R4 3:47
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R4 3:47
WIN
RL
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:31
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:31
WIN
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JH
vs Jason High
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:36
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:36
WIN
KB
vs Kyle Bradley
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EA
vs Eddie Alvarez
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 3:49
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:49
LOSS
TG
vs Tyson Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
PF
vs Paul Felder
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
MC
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
GN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
KO/TKO
to Dos Anjos leg injury
R1 1:30
KO/TKOto Dos Anjos leg injury·R1 1:30
LOSS
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· 2017-09-09
Submission
Arm Triangle On Ground
R1 3:43
SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R1 3:43
WIN
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· 2015-03-14
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KS
vs Kamal Shalorus
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:40
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:40
WIN
AN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mark Bocek
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· 2011-07-02
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:59
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· 2010-08-07
Submission
Injury Jaw Injury
R3 1:51
SubmissionInjury Jaw Injury·R3 1:51
WIN
TE
vs Terry Etim
UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10
Submission
Armbar From North South
R2 4:30
SubmissionArmbar From North South·R2 4:30
WIN
RE
vs Rob Emerson
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:39
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:39
WIN
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:06
LOSS
KN
vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.95 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Rafael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
44% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
56% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
50% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 5 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
40% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#31
20% of subs
Other
Armbar From North South
#21
20% of subs
Arm Triangle On Ground
#41
20% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strike Acc% (47%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc67%
Clinch
81% acc18%
Ground
73% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.25/min
3.48 landed/min3.23 absorbed/min
3.48
Landed/Min
3.23
Absorbed/Min
0.20
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1822
Sig. Strikes Attempted3871
Key Insights
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%
Landed
45
Defended
146
Total
191
1.95
TD / 15min
0.57
Sub / 15min
45
TD Landed
191
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
136
Landed
382
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
20 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
45%
R2
40%
R3
10%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.95/15min.
11 career submission wins.
Prolific submission hunter: 20 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
3,644
1.33
Ratio
Absorbed
2,740
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
14/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
76%
R3 vs R1 Output
96%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (34.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 36 fights
R1 Control
1:01
R2 Control
1:18
R3 Control
1:19
R1 to Final
+3%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.9pp
Body
-7.6pp
Leg
-0.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 11 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
15.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
18.4
sig strikes / round
Output Change
117%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3083
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 14
14% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights