LOS ANGELES — Many felt Rafael dos Anjos’ big win over Robbie Lawler last month was a signature victory, one that could propel dos Anjos to a future title fight.
Tyron Woodley, the UFC welterweight champion, was not one of those people.
Dos Anjos defeated Lawler, the former champ, via unanimous decision — and complete performance — in the main event of UFC on FOX 26. But Woodley was not wowed at all by dos Anjos’ work, especially after finding out that Lawler tore his ACL and his meniscus during the bout.