In the final event of the year, lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos defended his belt against Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC on FOX in Orlando. This is a rematch, Dos Anjos getting the win over Cerrone in August of 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.
That loss is also Cerrone’s last, and Cowboy has since gone on an eight fight win streak to earn a title shot against Dos Anjos.
For Dos Anjos, UFC on FOX 17 marks his first title defense since dominating former champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 185 in March. The winner of this fight could also be facing a super fight with featherweight champion Conor McGregor, adding a bit of intrigue to this fight as well.