UFC

Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC32-16-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 8"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
70"
Nationality
Brazil
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
5
Wins by submission
10
Wins by decision
15
Significant strikes / fight
36.5

Striking accuracy

47%

1,818 landed · 3,858 attempted

Takedown accuracy

36%

Fight history

  • Mateusz Rebecki

    UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway · Oct 26, 2024

    Defeated

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:30

  • Mateusz Gamrot

    UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 · Mar 9, 2024

    Defeated

    Unanimous Decision · Round 3

  • Vicente Luque

    UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos · Aug 12, 2023

    Defeated

    Unanimous Decision · Round 5

  • Bryan Barberena

    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland · Dec 3, 2022

    Winner

    Submission · Round 2 · 3:20

  • Rafael Fiziev

    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev · Jul 9, 2022

    Defeated

    KO/TKO · Round 5 · 0:18

  • Renato Moicano

    UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal · Mar 5, 2022

    Winner

    Unanimous Decision · Round 5

  • Paul Felder

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos · Nov 14, 2020

    Winner

    Decision · Round 5

  • Michael Chiesa

    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos · Jan 25, 2020

    Defeated

    Decision · Round 3

  • Leon Edwards

    UFC FN: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards · Jul 20, 2019

    Defeated

    Decision · Round 5

  • Kevin Lee

    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee · May 18, 2019

    Winner

    Submission · Round 4

Rafael Dos Anjos Bio

Rafael Dos Anjos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s lightweight division. The UFC lists him as active, identifies his style as grappling, and notes that he trains at Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California. He began his professional MMA career in 2004 and made his Octagon debut on November 15, 2008. His background as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt remains central to a game built around pressure, clinch work, positional control and submission threats.

Dos Anjos became UFC lightweight champion on March 14, 2015, when he defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC 185. He retained the title against Donald Cerrone later that year before Eddie Alvarez defeated him in July 2016. Dos Anjos subsequently established himself as a notable competitor at welterweight as well, earning major wins there over opponents including Robbie Lawler and Neil Magny. His most recent UFC appearance was against Geoff Neal at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024. Rafael Dos Anjos was born on October 26, 1984, and is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Record
32-16-0
Division
Lightweight
Fighting style
Grappler
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 8"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
38.00
Gym / team
Evolve MMA (2009–present)[4] RDA Academy RVCA Kings MMA (2012–2016)[5][6]
Nationality
Brazil
Fighting out of
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Birth date
Oct 26, 1984 (age 41)
Age
41
Birthplace
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Country
Brazil

Rafael Dos Anjos Questions & Answers

What division does Rafael Dos Anjos compete in?

As of September 11, 2026, the UFC lists Rafael Dos Anjos as an active lightweight.

Did Rafael Dos Anjos win a UFC title?

Yes. He won the UFC lightweight championship by defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 185 on March 14, 2015, and later retained it against Donald Cerrone.

What is Rafael Dos Anjos' fighting style?

The UFC lists him as a grappler. His profile also identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and his career is associated with clinch pressure, ground control and submissions.

When did Rafael Dos Anjos make his UFC debut?

He made his Octagon debut on November 15, 2008, at UFC 91.

How tall is Rafael Dos Anjos, and when was he born?

Rafael Dos Anjos is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall and was born on October 26, 1984.

Did Rafael Dos Anjos attend college?

No. His UFC profile says he did not attend college; before becoming a professional fighter, he worked as a jiu-jitsu instructor.

Where does Rafael Dos Anjos train?

The UFC lists Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California, as his training base.