Owner of the best submission of the night at UFC 112, Rafael dos Anjos talked with TATAME after taking the arm of the English Terry Etim and then there was all about celebrating the victory and the bonus for best submission of the night. "The Chubby taught me several outputs, the output of" dead arm ", exactly what I did there ... I was not hitting the gym, I would not hit there, "said Rafael, who took home a check for US$ 75 thousand. In the chat that you see below, the black belted commented victory, talked about the future in the event, the fight for the belt between BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, the experience of fighting in Abu Dhabi and more.

That guillotine first got it or were you calm?

Man, I was calm at first, but then he was shaking ... The difficult part was that I'm ‘kinda’ cold and because of this a little complicated, but it was quiet. Neither thought of tapping there.

Have you already trained this position?

Well, that’s what I practiced more… Gordinho taught me several outputs, the output of "dead arm", exactly what I did there ... It was what he taught me, I did it very much. I was not tapping at the gym, I would not tap there.

What is your expectation? Did they tell you when you’re coming back?

I am in a strong sequence, but let's take a two weeks break, then come back to training and stay prepare in case anything happens all of the sudden.

On your contract, how many fights you still have?

In the new contract, two.

Do you expect a bonus for last night’s submission?

I’ve already got it (laughs)...I got US$ 75 (thousand). I’m saving it for training.

And now, are you coming back to Rio or are you going to Singapore?

I’m going to Singapore and I’ll stay there until the 16th, when I’ll go to Rio. We’re analyzing this Singapore thing, we’re studying it. The trainings there are really heavy, I can improve a lot of my Muay Thai and even more my Jiu Jitsu.

How did you feel about fighting for the belt on this category?

It was a tough fight, standing in the five rounds, but Frank saw the train several times, we were training in the same room. I was not surprised with this win.

How many fights you think you have to do to get near the belt?

Still do not think about the belt, I'm young. We are working hard and when I get the chance, I’ll go for it.

Many Brazilians eventually are dismissed from the UFC after a few defeats, but you stayed firm. Do you have this fear?

The UFC has this problem, always sifting, draws a crowd, but I have done good fights and I am well in the event, even with this victory. I'm stronger than ever.

Do you seek for and specific rematch?

No... There are many people in that weight, it is difficult choice.

What did you think of fighting in Abu Dhabi?

I liked it, an event open, peaceful, it's good that it has a strong air conditioning. I liked it, it was great experience.