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RESULT

Rafael Dos Anjos def. Rob Emerson (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Rob Emerson
The Saint
18-12-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
American Airlines Center, Dallas, United States

Rafael Dos Anjos defeated Rob Emerson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT, held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.

Fight stats

Rafael Dos Anjos
Rob Emerson
0
Knockdowns
0
52 of 165
Significant strikes
27 of 172
32%
Sig. strike accuracy
16%
85 of 201
Total strikes
34 of 181
2 of 12
Takedowns
0 of 1
17%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
4:18
Control time
0:20
Significant strikes by target
21 of 125
Head
16 of 156
3 of 8
Body
1 of 5
28 of 32
Leg
10 of 11
43 of 137
Distance
23 of 162
4 of 10
Clinch
3 of 7
5 of 18
Ground
1 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
19 of 56
Sig. str.
7 of 54
26 of 63
Total str.
7 of 55
1 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:58
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
18 of 65
Sig. str.
12 of 74
21 of 68
Total str.
14 of 76
0 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:27
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
15 of 44
Sig. str.
8 of 44
38 of 70
Total str.
13 of 50
1 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
2:53
Ctrl
0:20

Judges' Scorecards

#AnjosEmerson
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#AnjosEmerson
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#AnjosEmerson
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

3
Anjos
0
Emerson
29–28 Anjos×230–27 Anjos
All 3 media scorecards
  • Sherdog.com30–27Anjos
  • MMAJunkie.com29–28Anjos
  • MMAWeekly.com29–28Anjos

Fan Scorecards

100%
Anjos
0%
Emerson
5 fan scorecards submitted
30–27 Anjos100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Anjos
R2
100%
Anjos
R3
100%
Anjos

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rob Emerson?

Rafael Dos Anjos defeated Rob Emerson by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT, held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.

What were the judges' scorecards for Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rob Emerson?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Rafael Dos Anjos won the decision.

Referee
Kerry Hatley
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Rafael Dos Anjos 39%61% Rob Emerson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

32-17-0
Record
18-12-0 (1 NC)
1440
Elo rating
1518
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
44
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.48
SLpM
2.50
47%
Str. Acc.
30%
3.23
SApM
2.83
60%
Str. Def.
64%

Grappling Profile

1.95
TD Avg.
2.02
35%
TD Acc.
52%
54%
TD Def.
65%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rafael Dos Anjos · 1-4
  • L
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:30 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2Sat, Mar 9, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos AnjosSat, Aug 12, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs HollandSun, Dec 4, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:20 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs FizievSat, Jul 9, 2022
    TKO · R5 · 0:18 · Lightweight
Rob Emerson · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs GomiWed, Mar 31, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 109: RELENTLESSSat, Feb 6, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORTSat, Sep 19, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs StephensSat, Feb 7, 2009
    Submission · R2 · 3:14 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROYSat, Aug 9, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 0:12 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 36 fights · 6 fights
50.6
Avg sig. strikes
30.3
1.89
Avg takedowns
1.50
3:48
Avg control time
1:49
172
Career high strikes
81
9
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Rafael Dos Anjos
Strike target
Rob Emerson
58%
Head
55%
24%
Body
12%
18%
Leg
33%
Rafael Dos Anjos
Strike position
Rob Emerson
67%
Distance
75%
18%
Clinch
14%
15%
Ground
11%