“I think between 2014 and 2015, I made weight five times in 11 months. During that time, I felt my body change. It was able to hold on to more weight. And anybody who makes weight knows that it gets harder and harder to make weight once you've done it that many times.”

Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist, active since 2004

Rafael Souza dos Anjos, also known as RDA, is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist. He has competed in the UFC since 2004 and is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. He has fought in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions, and his career has been built in one of the sport’s toughest promotions. His public profile comes from his long run as a competitor at the top level of mixed martial arts.