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Dos Anjos defeats Lee via submission in UFC Rochester headliner

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Rafael dos Anjos submitted Kevin Lee in the fourth round of the main event bout at UFC Rochester on Saturday in New York.

Both fighters entered the bout looking to move up in the welterweight rankings after spending the majority of their respective UFC careers in lower weight classes. Dos Anjos snapped a two-fight losing skid with the victory and spoiled Lee's welterweight debut.

Lee controlled the opening two rounds but was stunned by a flying knee from dos Anjos to open the third.

Much of the tilt was fought on the ground, with each competitor looking for an advantage on the mat. Dos Anjos scored four takedowns through the opening three rounds and finally caught Lee in an arm-triangle choke for the win.

The 34-year-old dos Anjos improved his professional record to 29-11, while Lee dropped to 17-5.

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