Rafael dos Anjos is a 39-year-old professional fighter competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dos Anjos is currently the No.11 ranked contender in the lightweight division of the UFC. He is also a former lightweight champion of the promotion.
Starting his professional career in 2004, Rafael dos Anjos is currently on an MMA record of 32 wins and 15 losses. Over the years, dos Anjos has managed to fight in multiple weight classes and has fought the most prominent names to ever compete, like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman, Leon Edwards, Tony Ferguson, Nate Diaz, Colby Covington, etc.
For his last fight, Rafael dos Anjos lost against Vicente Luque via a unanimous decision. The fight took place on August 12, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Luque in Las Vegas, United States.
Rafael dos Anjos Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Rafael dos Anjos is set to face Mateusz Gamrot for his next fight on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2.
Mateusz Gamrot is currently the No.6 ranked contender in the lightweight division of the UFC, whereas dos Anjos is currently situated at the No.11 spot. Gamort, in his last fight, squared off against Rafael Fiziev and won the bout via a TKO as Fiziev suffered a knee injury.
Rafael dos Anjos Record
Rafael dos Anjos boasts an impressive MMA record of 32 wins to 15 losses (32-15-0). Dos Anjos has faced tough adversaries such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman, and Nate Diaz. Additionally, he was slated to compete against Conor McGregor at one point, but unfortunately, the bout was called off. Of his wins, 5 came via knockout, 11 by submitting his opponent, and 16 by decision.
| 47 matches | 32 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By submission | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 16 | 11 |
Mateusz Gamrot Record
Mateusz Gamrot maintains a professional MMA record of 23 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest (23-2-0 (1NC)). Gamrot's only losses were against Guram Kutateladze and Beneil Dariush. Among his wins, 8 were achieved by knockout, 5 by submission, and 10 via decision.
| 26 matches | 23 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Rafael dos Anjos Last Fight
In his last fight, dos Anjos suffered a defeat against Vicente Luque via unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos on August 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. In this welterweight fight, dos Anjos and Luque engaged in an intense battle from the start, exchanging heavy strikes and grappling exchanges throughout the rounds. Despite dos Anjos attempting takedowns and grappling, Luque showcased superior clinch work and strength, gradually gaining control as the fight progressed. Luque's strategic approach and dominance in the clinch ultimately secured him the victory via decision.
*Last updated on March 6, 2024.
FAQs
A. Rafael dos Anjos is set to face Mateusz Gamrot for his next fight.
A. Dos Anjos vs. Gamrot will take place at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida.
A. For his last fight, Rafael dos Anjos lost against Vicente Luque via a unanimous decision.
A. Over the years, dos Anjos has managed to fight in multiple weight classes and has fought the most prominent names to ever compete, like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman, Leon Edwards, Tony Ferguson, Nate Diaz, Colby Covington, etc.
A. Rafael dos Anjos is 39 years old as of March 2024.
