Rafael dos Anjos defeats Robbie Lawler
Brazilian fighter Rafael dos Anjos achieved his best victory since debuting in the welterweight division (77 kilos) of the UFC, after defeating former champion Robbie Lawler by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg.
Although Rafael dos Anjos didn't win the fight by submission, he came close to achieving a knockout when he landed a brutal combination of punches, which has become viral on social media in recent days.
With Robbie Lawler against the cage, Dos Anjos began throwing a series of relentless punches, both to the head and body. He kept throwing punches non-stop for almost 30 seconds, which drove the fans in Winnipeg crazy.
Interestingly, despite the great punishment he received in this Dos Anjos' attack, Robbie Lawler managed to hold on until the end of the fight. Although he would eventually lose by 50-45, 50-45, and 50-45 on the judges' scorecards.
After this great triumph, Rafael dos Anjos was challenged to a fight by Argentine Santiago Ponzinibbio, who also won by unanimous decision against Mike Perry on the same event.