It sounds like Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael dos Anjos will determine the next UFC welterweight title challenger – not Stephen Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal or Demian Maia vs. Colby Covington. That’s according to UFC president Dana White, who told the assembled media at the UFC 217 pre-fight press conference in Toronto on Friday that the Lawler vs. dos Anjos winner will be next in line to fight champion Tyron Woodley.
The UFC announced Thursday that Lawler — a former welterweight champ — and dos Anjos — a former lightweight champ — will headline UFC on FOX 26 in December.