It isn’t every day that a fighter will reveal techniques vital to their own success inside of the octagon, but Rafael dos Anjos is no average fighter!
If you’re unfamiliar, Rafael dos Anjos is the current lightweight champion within the UFC who over the last several years has made a name for himself by destroying fighters like Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, and Donald Cowboy Cerrone. He was even the favorite to beat the notorious one, Conor McGregor, leading up to their highly anticipated bout that unfortunately was called off due to injury.
He is not the type of fighter who has a specialty, he can both strike and grapple at an extremely proficient and high-level. Which leaves you constantly guessing and attempting to anticipate what he is going to do next, will he crush your thigh with a leg kick or send you flying through the air with a double leg?
Did you find the three techniques displayed in the video helpful? And will you be watching as Rafael dos Anjos defends his title against former Bellator champion Eddie Alveraz on UFC Fightpass on July 7th? Let us know all of your thoughts and more in the comments below!
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About Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael Souza dos Anjo (born October 26, 1984) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division and the current UFC Lightweight Champion. He is currently #6 in official UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Dos Anjos trains out of Kings MMA in California and Evolve MMA in Singapore. He trains Strength and conditioning at Speed Of Sport, wrestling at Churchboyz Wrestling in California. Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Academy in California and Gordo Jiu-jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Aldo “Caveirinha” Januário [Source: Wikipedia]
