Fight statistics
This fightDonald CerroneRafael Dos Anjos
0Knockdowns0
4 / 7Significant strikes26 / 44
4 / 7Total strikes26 / 44
0 / 1Takedowns0 / 0
0:00Control time0:09
Strike targeting
This fight · Strikes landedCurrent career comparison
Donald CerroneRafael Dos Anjos
43Age41
6' 1Height5' 8
73Reach70
4.41Strikes landed / min3.48
46%Strike accuracy47%
53%Strike defense60%
1.16Takedowns / 15 min1.92
73%Takedown defense54%
Match report
Rafael Dos Anjos defeated Donald Cerrone by knockout in the first round at 2:06, claiming the UFC lightweight title in dominant fashion at UFC 194 on December 19, 2015. Dos Anjos landed 26 significant strikes on 59% accuracy while Cerrone managed only 4 of 7 significant strikes, unable to establish his typically aggressive pace.
The Brazilian focused his assault on Cerrone's head, connecting on 21 of 39 strikes there as he controlled the center of the cage. Cerrone's lone takedown attempt failed, and he never recovered momentum after the opening exchange, leaving him vulnerable to the finishing combination that prompted referee Herb Dean to halt the bout.
The loss marked a significant setback for Cerrone's title aspirations and solidified Dos Anjos as a formidable champion in a stacked lightweight division.