Rafael dos Anjos wanted an interim title fight, but it seems like he’ll be getting the next best thing.
UFC president Dana White said Friday at a UFC 217 press conference in Toronto that the winner between dos Anjos and Robbie Lawler will get the next UFC welterweight title shot against champion Tyron Woodley. The UFC announced Thursday that Lawler and dos Anjos will be meeting in the main event of UFC on FOX 26 on Dec. 16 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Lawler (28-11, 1 NC) rebounded after losing the belt to Woodley by defeating Donald Cerrone by unanimous decision at UFC 214 in July.