Rafael dos Anjos' rise through the ranks to become champion of the UFC's lightweight division has been a special sight to behold, and he doesn't see Conor McGregor as a threat to his title reign.
Where the savvy veteran once struggled to gain traction in the 155-pound division, "RDA" pressed to evolve his skill set and those efforts took him to the top of one of the deepest collectives under the UFC banner. His journey culminated with a March drubbing of Anthony Pettis at UFC 185, a fight where the hard-nosed Brazilian pummeled "Showtime" from pillar to post throughout the 25-minute affair.