Result
Rafael dos AnjosDEC
MethodDEC
Round1
Time05:00
Elo swing-14Robbie Lawler (1823 → 1809)
DateDec 17, 2017
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueBell MTS Place
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Ruthless | 30-16-0Robbie Lawler
W
32-18-0Rafael dos Anjos
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos
Method :DEC
Round :1
Time :05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Robbie Lawler
Elo1788Great
3Y trend1770 → 1788
Fight Overview
Round1
Time05:00
MethodDEC
Rafael dos Anjos
Elo1698Good
3Y trend1728 → 1698
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rafael dos Anjos won this fight by DEC in round 1 at 05:00. Rafael dos Anjos led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Robbie LawlerRafael dos Anjos
Elo edge
Robbie Lawler1788+11 last move
Rafael dos Anjos1698-14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Robbie LawlerNot on the active ladder · 1788 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Nick Diaz (rated 1781 at the time): +14.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Bryan Barberena (rated 1667 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +5 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1725, not 1788: 63 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Rafael dos Anjos#75 of 398 active Lightweight fighters · 1698 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Bryan Barberena (rated 1693 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Geoff Neal (rated 1713 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -39 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #74 Daud Shaikhaev, 2 ahead of #76 Makkasharip Zaynukov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Robbie LawlervsRafael dos Anjos
Sig. strikes
86vs172
Total strikes
137vs219
Takedowns
0vs2
Finishing profile
Robbie LawlerKO/TKO leads 73% of wins
Rafael dos Anjosdecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Bryan BarberenaRobbie Lawler: loss · TKO (punches) · Jul 2, 2022Rafael dos Anjos: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Dec 3, 2022
Colby CovingtonRobbie Lawler: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 3, 2019Rafael dos Anjos: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 9, 2018
Neil MagnyRobbie Lawler: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 29, 2020Rafael dos Anjos: win · Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) · Sep 9, 2017
Round stats
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LAWLER VS DOS ANJOS. Rafael dos Anjos defeated Robbie Lawler by DEC in round 1 at 05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos quick answers
Who won Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos?
Rafael dos Anjos won Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos by DEC in round 1 at 05:00.
What event is Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos on?
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LAWLER VS DOS ANJOS.
What are the records for Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos?
Robbie Lawler enters with a 30-16-0 record and Rafael dos Anjos enters with a 32-18-0 record.
What division is Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos?
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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