Rafael dos Anjos will step inside the Octagon for the 26th time Friday when he takes on surging contender Kamaru Usman in the “The Ultimate Fighter 28” Finale headliner. Dos Anjos resurrected his career since moving to welterweight in 2017 and is now looking to get back in the title picture with a win over the highly-touted Usman.
It’s rare to see a fighter age like a fine wine, but Dos Anjos has done just that. Early in his career, Dos Anjos was a linear submission specialist with decent takedowns and a wild overhand left.