Rafael Dos Anjos

32-18-0★ 8bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Alexander Hernandez · TKO · Oct 3, 2026

32-18-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Alexander HernandezTKO · R2 3:12

UFCUFC 332: Silva vs Wang·October 3, 2026

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Rafael Dos Anjos holds a professional MMA record of 32-18-0. Dos Anjos has won 32 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Dos Anjos lands 3.48 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.92 takedowns per 15 minutes. Dos Anjos also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: October 3, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Oct 26, 1984
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Career history

LOSS
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC 332: Silva vs Wang· Oct 3, 2026· Lightweight· 32-18 vs 19-9
TKO
R2 · 3:12
LOSS
vs Geoff Neal
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Welterweight· 32-17 vs 16-6
TKO
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Lightweight· 32-16 vs 24-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Welterweight· 32-15 vs 22-9-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Welterweight· 32-14 vs 18-9
SUB
R2 · 3:20
LOSS
vs Rafael Fiziev
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Lightweight· 31-14 vs 12-1
TKO
R5 · 0:18
WIN
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Catchweight· 31-13 vs 16-5-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Felder
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Dos Anjos· Nov 14, 2020· Lightweight· 30-13 vs 17-6
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 25, 2020· Welterweight· 29-13 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards· Jul 20, 2019· Welterweight· 29-12 vs 18-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 18, 2019· Welterweight· 29-11 vs 17-5
SUB
R4 · 3:47
LOSS
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Nov 30, 2018· Welterweight· 28-11 vs 14-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Colby CovingtonTitle bout
UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Interim Welterweight· 28-10 vs 14-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Welterweight· 28-9 vs 28-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Neil Magny
UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Welterweight· 27-9 vs 19-6
SUB
R1 · 3:43
POTN
WIN
vs Tarec Saffiedine
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Welterweight· 26-9 vs 16-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Lightweight· 25-9 vs 22-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Eddie AlvarezTitle bout
UFC Fight Night: Team Joanna vs Team Claudia· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 28-4
TKO
R1 · 3:49
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Lightweight· 25-7 vs 28-7
TKO
R1 · 1:06
POTN
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Lightweight· 24-7 vs 18-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
POTN
WIN
vs Nate Diaz
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Lightweight· 23-7 vs 17-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 21-4
TKO
R1 · 2:31
POTN
WIN
vs Jason High
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 18-5
TKO
R2 · 3:36
LOSS
vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Lightweight· 20-7 vs 22-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Lightweight· 20-6 vs 20-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Evan Dunham
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 14-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Bocek
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Lightweight· 18-6 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kamal Shalorus
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 7-3-2
SUB
R1 · 1:40
LOSS
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 26-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 0:59
LOSS
vs Clay Guida
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 27-11
SUB
R3 · 1:51
WIN
vs Terry Etim
UFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 14-3
SUB
R2 · 4:30
SOTN
WIN
vs Kyle Bradley
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 14-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Emerson
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· Sep 19, 2009· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 9-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tyson Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· Apr 1, 2009· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· Nov 15, 2008· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 16-3
TKO
R3 · 0:39
WIN
vs Takafumi Otsuka
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 12, 2008· 11-2 vs 7-2-1
DEC
WIN
vs Takaichi Hirayama
Pancrase 190· Jun 1, 2008· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 7-10-5
SUB
R1 · 1:25
WIN
vs Gabriel Miglioli
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 9-2 vs 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Danilo Cherman
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 8-2 vs 7-3
SUB
WIN
vs Thiago Meller
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 6-2 vs 8-2
SUB
WIN
vs Mauricio Reis
Brazil Regional· Apr 29, 2007· 6-2 vs 4-4
SUB
WIN
vs Johil de Oliveira
JF Fights· Apr 14, 2007· 5-2 vs 12-11-1
SUB
WIN
vs Mateus Trindade
Shooto Brasil· Mar 24, 2007· 4-2 vs 3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Diogo Oliveira
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Oct 25, 2006· 3-2 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Jorge Britto
Minas Gerais Regional· Jun 4, 2005· 2-2 vs 3-3
DEC
WIN
vs Felipe Arinelli
JF Fights· Apr 16, 2005· 2-1 vs 1-4
TKO
WIN
vs João Paulo Alves
Minas Gerais Regional· Oct 9, 2004· 1-1 vs 0-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Adriano Abu
JF Fights· Sep 25, 2004· 0-1 vs 1-0
DEC

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJMuay Thai

2006Bronze · IBJJF Euros · black belt, -76kg
2005Bronze · CBJJ Brazilian Nationals · brown belt, -76kg
2004Bronze · CBJJ Brazilian Nationals · brown belt, -76kg
2003Champion · IBJJF Worlds · purple belt, -76kg
Champion · Rio de Janeiro State Championship · Purple belt
Black belt · BJJ · Aldo 'Caveirinha' Januário and Philipe 'Furão' della Monica
Black prajied · Muay Thai · Rafael Cordeiro
AGE 9Started in BJJ

Camp

RDA Academy · Austin, United States Founder
Evolve MMA · Singapore
Nova Uniao
Aldo Januário academy (Gracie Barra affiliate) · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former
Kings MMA · Huntington Beach, United States Former
RVCA Training Center · Costa Mesa, United States Former

Coaches

Jason Parillo · Boxing coach
Aldo 'Caveirinha' Januário · Grappling coach
Daniel Matheus · Grappling coach
Rafael Cordeiro · Head coach

Training partners

Michael Bisping
Cris Cyborg
Sean Strickland

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)

Iron Chin

97 · best in division

Punch power94

Kick power96

Punch speed93

Kick speed96

Accuracy94

Takedowns90

Ground striking95

Submissions93

Chin97

Body strength93

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 32-18-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.48per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.25per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.92per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 21-16-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.48per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.25per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.92per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rafael Dos Anjos sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Rafael Dos Anjos has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×4★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafael Dos Anjos earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Rafael Dos Anjos's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Lightweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 463

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Lightweight

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1696▼14
Peak: 1880Dec 17, 2017
Rated fights: 50

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Dos Anjos fight next?

Rafael Dos Anjos has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Dos Anjos's record?

Rafael Dos Anjos's professional MMA record is 32-18-0.

Who is Rafael Dos Anjos fighting next?

Rafael Dos Anjos's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Dos Anjos fight last?

Rafael Dos Anjos most recently fought Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang on Saturday, October 3, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael Dos Anjos fight in?

Rafael Dos Anjos fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Dos Anjos have?

Rafael Dos Anjos has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rafael Dos Anjos won?

Rafael Dos Anjos has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Rafael Dos Anjos?

Rafael Dos Anjos is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Dos Anjos weigh?

Rafael Dos Anjos weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rafael Dos Anjos's reach?

Rafael Dos Anjos has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Rafael Dos Anjos?

Rafael Dos Anjos is 42 years old (born Oct 26, 1984).

Where is Rafael Dos Anjos from?

Rafael Dos Anjos is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY