This Saturday, Rafael Dos Anjos will defend his lightweight title against Donald Cerrone, the UFC fan-favorite who has finally earned himself a shot at the belt. Oddly enough, the fight also seems like an opportunity for Dos Anjos to win the belt all over again. Despite a crushing victory over former champion Anthony Pettis, and four top lightweight wins in a row before that, Dos Anjos has yet to claim his place as champ in the hearts of the MMA community.
It's a real shame, because Rafael just might be the very best pressure fighter in the entire sport, a relentless aggressor who brilliantly combines offense and defense while methodically taking away his opponent's strengths.