Rafael Anjos
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R2 · 3:12)UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang
- Pro record 32-18-0
- UFC record 21-16-0
- Outside the UFC 11-2-0
- 4 UFC losses in a row
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Hernandez Knocks Out Dos Anjos at UFC 332
Alexander Hernandez defeated Rafael dos Anjos by second-round TKO at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City. Hernandez finished the former lightweight champion with punches at 3:12 of the second round. The result is significant because Dos Anjos returned to competition against an established UFC veteran but was unable to complete the comeback with a victory. Hernandez gains a notable name win and renewed relevance in the lightweight division. Dos Anjos’ next step and whether he continues competing are now key questions.
Rafael dos Anjos open to Conor McGregor fight but won't wait like Chandler
RumourRafael dos Anjos says he would welcome a long-delayed fight with Conor McGregor, calling the idea "awesome," but insists he will not sit on the sidelines for two years waiting on it the way Michael Chandler did. McGregor's comeback bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July ended after barely a minute when he suffered a knee injury, and McGregor has floated April as a possible return. Dos Anjos faces Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 this Saturday, and McGregor responded to his comments with "Thank you Rafael." The pair were set to meet at UFC 197 in 2016 before dos Anjos withdrew with an injury.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rafael Anjos's professional MMA record?
Rafael Anjos has a professional MMA record of 32-18-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Rafael Anjos's UFC record?
Rafael Anjos's UFC record is 21-16-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 11-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Rafael Anjos fight next?
Rafael Anjos does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Rafael Anjos?
Rafael Anjos is 42 years old, born October 26, 1984.
How tall is Rafael Anjos?
Rafael Anjos stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Where is Rafael Anjos from?
Rafael Anjos is from Brazil.
When was Rafael Anjos's last fight?
Rafael Anjos last fought on October 3, 2026 at UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang, losing to Alexander Hernandez by KO/TKO in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Rafael Anjos vs Mateusz Gamrot?
Rafael Anjos lost to Mateusz Gamrot by unanimous decision at UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 on March 9, 2024. The official scorecards were Jason Grenier 29-28, Chris Lee 29-28, Eric Colon 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Rafael Anjos vs Vicente Luque?
Rafael Anjos lost to Vicente Luque by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos on August 12, 2023. The official scorecards were Ron McCarthy 49-46, Sal D'amato 48-47, Junichiro Kamijo 48-47 (winner's score first).
Rafael Anjos scouting report
Rafael Anjos (Brazil) is a 42-year-old lightweight who is 32-18 as a pro and 21-16 in the UFC (11-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar on November 15, 2008; four of his 21 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, five by submission and 12 by decision; he has lost his last four UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Renato Moicano (now ranked #12 at lightweight) and Neil Magny (now ranked #15 at welterweight). He avoids 60.2% of opponents' significant strikes (lightweight average: 52.8%; 90th percentile of 99 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). At 68 inches, he is 2 inches shorter than the lightweight average (70 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Alexander Hernandez, then 10-8 in the UFC, on October 3, 2026 (UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 24, 2026); not AI-written.
Rafael Anjos vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 37 UFC bouts (8:51:31 of fight time).
| Stat | Anjos | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.51,848 in 8:51:31 | 4.4 | 29 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 47%1,848 of 3,930 landed | 47.2% | 50 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.31,728 in 8:51:31 | 4.2 | 21 |
| Significant strike defense | 60.2%2,613 of 4,341 avoided | 52.8% | 90 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.968 in 8:51:31 | 1.6 | 67 |
| Takedown accuracy | 35.6%68 of 191 landed | 36.1% | 46 |
| Takedown defense | 54.8%91 of 166 stopped | 64.3% | 26 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.620 in 8:51:31 | 0.5 | 66 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.27 in 8:51:31 | 0.4 | 35 |
| Control time | 25.7%2:16:45 of 8:51:31 | 19.7% | 73 |
| Average fight time | 14:2237 bouts | 10:21 | 94 |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 178 cm70″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 99 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 21-16
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 21-16-0Pro record now: 19-9-0UFC record entering: 10-8-0KO/TKOR2 3:12UFC 332: Silva vs. WangOct 3, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 21-15-0Pro record now: 16-8-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0KO/TKOR1 1:30UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayOct 26, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 21-14-0Pro record now: 26-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-2-0DECUFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 21-13-0Pro record now: 24-13-1UFC record entering: 14-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos AnjosAug 12, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 21-12-0Pro record now: 18-12-0UFC record entering: 9-6-0SUBR2 3:20UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. HollandDec 3, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 20-12-0Pro record now: 14-5-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0KO/TKOR5 0:18UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FizievJul 9, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 20-11-0Pro record now: 21-7-1UFC record entering: 8-4-0DECUFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalMar 5, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 19-11-0Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 9-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos AnjosNov 14, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 18-11-0Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 9-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos SantosJan 25, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 18-10-0Pro record now: 22-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. EdwardsJul 20, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 18-9-0Pro record now: 18-8-0UFC record entering: 10-4-0SUBR4 3:47UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. LeeMay 18, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 17-9-0Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 8-0-0DECThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters FinaleNov 30, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 17-8-0Pro record now: 17-5-0UFC record entering: 8-1-0DECUFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 17-7-0Pro record now: 30-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos AnjosDec 16, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 16-7-0Pro record now: 32-15-0UFC record entering: 12-4-0SUBR1 3:43UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2Sep 9, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-7-0Pro record now: 16-7-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Holm vs. CorreiaJun 17, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 14-7-0Pro record now: 26-11-0UFC record entering: 11-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FergusonNov 5, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 14-6-0Pro record now: 29-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:49UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. AlvarezJul 7, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-5-0Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 15-3-0KO/TKOR1 1:06UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-5-0Pro record now: 24-10-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0DECUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos AnjosMar 14, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-5-0Pro record now: 22-13-0UFC record entering: 12-7-0DECUFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs MiocicDec 13, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-5-0Pro record now: 24-7-0UFC record entering: 9-1-0KO/TKOR1 2:31UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 23, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-5-0Pro record now: 21-6-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0KO/TKOR2 3:36UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs KhabilovJun 7, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-5-0Pro record now: 29-0-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Werdum vs BrowneApr 19, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-4-0Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 7-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2Aug 28, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0Pro record now: 18-9-1UFC record entering: 7-3-0DECUFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0DECUFC 154: St-Pierre vs ConditNov 17, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0Pro record now: 16-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-2-0DECUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs WeidmanJul 11, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-4-0Pro record now: 9-5-2UFC record entering: 0-2-0SUBR1 1:40UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs PoirierMay 15, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0Pro record now: 33-14-0UFC record entering: 9-5-0DECUFC 139: Shogun vs HendersonNov 19, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0Pro record now: 14-7-0UFC record entering: 7-1-0KO/TKOR1 0:59UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberJul 2, 2011Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0Pro record now: 38-22-0UFC record entering: 6-5-0SUBR3 1:51UFC 117: Silva vs SonnenAug 7, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0SUBR2 4:30UFC 112: InvincibleApr 10, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 19-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Maynard vs DiazJan 11, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 18-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 103: Franklin vs BelfortSep 19, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 16-8-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Condit vs KampmannApr 1, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 29-23-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-2-0KO/TKOR3 0:39UFC 91: Couture vs LesnarNov 15, 2008Result & stats
