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UFC San Antonio Results: Leon Edwards Out-Classes Rafael dos Anjos

In the main event of UFC San Antonio, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight. Round 1: Edwards gets the takedown early. “RDA” throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Edwards maneuvers his way into half guard, but “RDA” is in a favorable location against the cage. “RDA” gets […]

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In the main event of UFC San Antonio, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight.

Round 1:

Edwards gets the takedown early. “RDA” throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Edwards maneuvers his way into half guard, but “RDA” is in a favorable location against the cage. “RDA” gets to his feet but Edwards still has the back clinch. Edwards separates with a head kick. Now “RDA” clinches Edwards against the cage but they separate quickly. Edwards lands an inside elbow followed by a left hand. The round comes to an end with another Edwards elbow.

Round 2:

Edwards opens up with a leg kick. A nice jab connects for Edwards. “RDA” is struggling to make anything happen inside. Edwards shoots in on a takedown against the cage. “RDA” separates but eats an inside elbow from Edwards. Dos Anjos pushes Edwards against the cage, but they separate and “RDA” eats a jab.

Dos Anjos is busted open above his eye now. Edwards goes for a roll but “RDA” ends up on top. Edwards is able to get up after a scramble. The round comes to an end.

Round 3:

“RDA” shoots in on a takedown against the cage but Edwards defends nicely. They clinch briefly but Edwards separates with an elbow and follows up with a hook. A very nice combination lands for Edwards. A hard takedown attempt from dos Anjos, but Edwards is able to take control and presses “RDA” against the cage. The referee breaks them up. Edwards lands an uppercut. Another takedown attempt from “RDA” is unsuccessful. The round ends.

Round 4:

Dos Anjos connects with a nice jab but eats a combination from Edwards. Another nice combination connects for Edwards. “RDA” lands a left hand but Edwards responds with a hook. Edwards connects on an overhand left. Dos Anjos connects with a body shot and hook. A huge takedown form Edwards off an overextension from “RDA.” Dos Anjos scrambles to his feet but Edwards is stuck to him. The round comes to an end.

Round 5:

Edwards with a nice leg kick. Some nice body shots connect for dos Anjos inside. “RDA” punches his way inside and goes for a takedown on Edwards. Edwards is too strong for him and takes dominant position. They separate. Edwards tries to take “RDA” down and take his back, but he defends nicely. Dos Anjos uses a kimura attempt to break it up. A nice jab connects for dos Anjos.

A nice left hand connects for dos Anjos, and he follows up with a leg kick. “RDA” is picking up the pace now. A body kick lands for “RDA,” but Edwards catches the leg and hops to the cage for a takedown attempt. He gets the takedown but “RDA” is right back up. “RDA” goes for a flying knee but he’s taken down. The round comes to an end, and that’s the fight.

Official Result: Leon Edwards def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

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UFC San Antonio Results: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards

LowKickMMA will be providing you with UFC San Antonio results throughout tonight (Sat. July 20, 2019) from the AT&T Center in Texas. In the main event of the evening, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight. The winner could very well be in line for a title eliminator next. In […]

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LowKickMMA will be providing you with UFC San Antonio results throughout tonight (Sat. July 20, 2019) from the AT&T Center in Texas.

In the main event of the evening, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight. The winner could very well be in line for a title eliminator next. In the co-main event heavyweights Walt Harris and Aleksei Oleinik will go head-to-head with one another.

Also, controversial ex-NFL star Greg Hardy returns to heavyweight action when he takes on Juan Adams. The UFC has compiled a great card for tonight’s Texas crowd; as names such as Dan Hooker, James Vick, Alexander Hernandez, Andrei Arlovski, and Ben Rothwell are also on the card.

Check out LowKickMMA’s UFC San Antonio results below. Also, make sure to follow along with us on Twitter @LowKick_MMA:

Main Card (ESPN, 9 p.m. ET)

  • Welterweight: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards
  • Heavyweight: Walt Harris vs. Aleksei Oleinik
  • Heavyweight: Juan Adams vs. Greg Hardy
  • Lightweight: Dan Hooker vs. James Vick
  • Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez vs. Francisco Trinaldo
  • Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell

Preliminary Card (ESPN, 6 p.m. ET)

  • Featherweight: Alex Caceres vs. Steven Peterson
  • Bantamweight: Irene Aldana vs. Raquel Pennington
  • Light heavyweight: Klidson Abreu vs. Sam Alvey
  • Catchweight (129 pounds): Jennifer Maia vs. Roxanne Modafferi
  • Bantamweight: Ray Borg vs. Gabriel Silva
  • Bantamweight: Mario Bautista vs. Jin Soo Son
  • Bantamweight: Felipe Colares vs. Domingo Pilarte

**LowKickMMA’s coverage of UFC San Antonio begins at 6 p.m. ET/Keep refreshing for live results**

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Dos Anjos: Rankings Irrelevant to Which Fights I Accept

Once upon a time, fighters were offered an opponent, they’d typically accept the fight without incident, and that would be the extent of the UFC matchmaking process. But in the modern era, whether the promotion gets a thumbs up or thumbs down for a fig…

Once upon a time, fighters were offered an opponent, they’d typically accept the fight without incident, and that would be the extent of the UFC matchmaking process. But in the modern era, whether the promotion gets a thumbs up or thumbs down for a fight often depends on if the fighter believes the proposed bout […]

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Leon Edwards Says Rafael dos Anjos Was Forced Into This Fight

Leon Edwards is set for a step up in competition in the main event of UFC San Antonio as he takes on Rafael dos Anjos. It is a short notice fight for both fighters. Yet, according to the Englishman, he believes dos Anjos was forced into accepting this fight. “The UFC came to me and […]

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Leon Edwards is set for a step up in competition in the main event of UFC San Antonio as he takes on Rafael dos Anjos. It is a short notice fight for both fighters.

Yet, according to the Englishman, he believes dos Anjos was forced into accepting this fight.

“The UFC came to me and offered the fight for August 3 I think, I can’t remember what card, but they offered me the main event and I said yes,” Edwards explained to MMA Fighting. “They offered him the fight and he said no, he needs more time. He turned it down first and then they came back to me a couple of weeks later and said what do you think about doing the main event in San Antonio, Tex. and I said yes again. I don’t know how but somehow he accepted the fight so here we are.

“I think they forced him into it and now he’ll pay. Now we’ll see who’s one of the best fighters in the world. This wasn’t his first option. Now he faces a young, hungry up and coming killer.”

Event though dos Anjos is coming off of a massive win over Kevin Lee, Edwards doesn’t believe he is a threat. Rather, he says the Brazilian has done just okay but will struggle against him.

Should Leon Edwards beat Rafael dos Anjos, he believes he could very well receive a title. Why? Well both Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman got title shots coming off wins over the Brazilian.

“I think is one of the fights that will prove my case. I feel I need to go out there and stop him to prove my case that I am one of the best in the world. That’s my aim — go out there and stop him and move on to a title shot,” Edwards said.

“The division is wide open for a world title shot. I think whoever performs best will get the next title shot. I feel like [finishing him] will prove my case for the world title shot. If I go out there and put away the former lightweight world champion and a top-three welterweight, that will prove my case to get the rematch with Kamaru Usman.”

Who do you think will win the fight between Leon Edwards and Rafael dos Anjos?

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Leon Edwards: The UFC Forced RDA to Fight Me

Tonight’s UFC San Antonio main event will feature a high-level welterweight contest between #4 Rafael dos Anjos and #12 Leon Edwards in a fight that will present the biggest opportunity in Edwards’ career thus far. And Edwards believes that if dos Anjo…

Tonight’s UFC San Antonio main event will feature a high-level welterweight contest between #4 Rafael dos Anjos and #12 Leon Edwards in a fight that will present the biggest opportunity in Edwards’ career thus far. And Edwards believes that if dos Anjos had it his way, the fight would not be happening: “The UFC came […]

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Leon Edwards Not Focused On Jorge Masvidal, Says ‘His Day Will Come’

UFC welterweight Leon Edwards still plans on throwing down with Jorge Masvidal — but for now, he’s focused on his next fight. Edwards takes part in arguably the biggest fight of his career when he meets Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio headliner this weekend. Many, however, expected him to face Masvidal by […]

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UFC welterweight Leon Edwards still plans on throwing down with Jorge Masvidal — but for now, he’s focused on his next fight.

Edwards takes part in arguably the biggest fight of his career when he meets Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio headliner this weekend. Many, however, expected him to face Masvidal by now, especially after their infamous backstage brawl back at UFC London.

“Rocky” — who is on a seven-fight winning streak — still holds a grudge towards Masvidal and claims his day will eventually come:

“Masvidal is a twat, and he did what he did, but his day will come,” Edwards told reporters. “We’ll prove to the world he’s this ‘gangster’ he thinks that he is. We’ll prove to the world he’s a ‘gangster.’”

With a potential win over dos Anjos, Edwards is hoping to either face Masvidal next or after he gets a title shot at Kamaru Usman and becomes champion. Regardless, UFC gold is the main priority for the Birmingham native:

“My aim is to be world champion,” Edwards explained. “I’m not chasing Masvidal. Like I said that fight will happen either next or after the title shot. But that fight will happen down the line.

“My aim right now, my focus is to beat RDA Saturday night and then get to Usman, the rematch with Usman. But the Masvidal fight will happen.”

Do you think Edwards vs. Masvidal will happen? Or do you think RDA will deliver a first loss in eight fights for the Briton and put a wrench in those plans?

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