Rafael dos Anjos did not have the expected return at UFC 332, held this Saturday (3). After two years recovering from a knee injury, the Brazilian entered the action against Alexander Hernandez and, even after a good first round, ended up being knocked out in the second round.
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With the loss, Dos Anjos reached a record of 18 defeats in 50 career fights. At 41 years old, the Brazilian is going through a difficult phase, with four consecutive losses.
Rafael dos Anjos starts well, but is knocked out by Hernandez.
Rafael dos Anjos started the fight by hunting down Alexander Hernandez . With strong jabs and left-handed kicks, the Brazilian cornered the American until he landed a left cross that sent his opponent to the ground. Hernandez, however, managed to get back up quickly.
The Brazilian came close to a knockout again, landing a series of punches that sent Hernandez against the cage. However, in a moment of carelessness in the final seconds, the American connected with a counter punch, forcing Dos Anjos to retreat.
If the first round ended with a scare for Rafael dos Anjos , the stakes rose in the second round. In the opening seconds, Hernandez landed a powerful jab that dropped the Brazilian and scored a knockdown.
After a long period of Hernandez dominating on the ground, Rafael dos Anjos managed to get back to his feet, but was taken down again shortly after. This time, the Brazilian was hit by a right cross that ended the fight by knockout.
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