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WATCH: Training montage clearly shows Rafael dos Anjos focusing on explosion ahead of UFC 196

Published 05:25 7 Feb 2016 GMT

Updated 05:40 7 Feb 2016 GMT

Darragh Murphy
WATCH: Training montage clearly shows Rafael dos Anjos focusing on explosion ahead of UFC 196

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Our money is on the main event of UFC 196 resembling much more of a sprint than a marathon.

With a combined 21 first round finishes between them, Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos both enjoy getting off the blocks early. Chad Mendes' wrestling was supposed to beat McGregor. Jose Aldo's leg kicks were supposed to beat McGregor. And it's very much the pressurising style of Rafael dos Anjos that is being pegged as the technique that could mar the perfect UFC record of 'The Notorious'. Dos Anjos has been drilling explosive techniques in training, as visible in this montage put together by WrestlelitePodcast. Padwork focusing on the lead right hook and power leg kick can be seen and the UFC lightweight champion has also been working on intense rounds of battle ropes and push-up drills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SICialA0lk

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