Rafael dos Anjos is a former UFC lightweight champion, and here is all you need to know about him, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can read more about the richest UFC fighters of all time here.
Rafael dos Anjos facts
Rafael dos Anjos is a veteran of the sport. He made his entry late into MMA, but is now one of the best fighters in the lightweight division. His all-round game always makes him dangerous in his fights. He made his Octagon debut on November 15, 2008.
Rafael dos Anjos net worth and payouts
Rafael dos Anjos has an estimated worth estimated net worth of $4 million. His experience has also won him the Fight of the Night bonuses on multiple occasions. His endorsements deals are with 1LAW and SHIFT Freight. He also received $300,000 after losing against Mateusz Gamrot. Rafael Dos Anjos’ next match is against Geoff Neal.
His stock has continually risen, as he is one of the longest-serving in UFC.
Rafael dos Anjos career and UFC record
He made his debut at UFC 91 losing to Jeremy Stephens in 2008. His record involves 32 wins and 14 losses in his 15 year long career. His accolades include the UFC Lightweight Championship, Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and Performance of the Night.
In 2015, Rafael Dos Anjos beat Anthony Pettis to win the UFC Lightweight Championship. For his first title defense, dos Anjos faced Donald Cerrone beating him via TKO in just 66 seconds.
His fight with Conor McGregor never came into fruition after he broke his foot in training. He then tried his shot in the Welterweight division, but soon returned to the division where he held the gold.
At 40, he is still going on strong in the final stretch of his career. His track record in MMA is 32-17. Rafael dos Anjos lost his last clash against Geoff Neal in 2024 at UFC 308.
Rafael dos Anjos Family and Endorsements
Rafael dos Anjos is currently married to Cristiane Dos Anjos. The couple have been together since 2007 and have two kids together.
His association with sponsors hasn’t been very fruitful after having 1LAW by his side during a fight. Since then, he has had few sponsors in his MMA career. He was also fined by UFC for wearing an EVOLVE shirt during a weigh-in.
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