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UFC Fight Night – Lawler vs Dos Anjos
Overview:
UFC returns to Canada this weekend with a stacked card that features a main event that could determine the next No. 1 contender in the welterweight division. The event will be the second that the promotion has hosted in Winnipeg, following UFC 161 in June 2013. The event is expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler and former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos. On October 13, UFC President Dana White announced that the winner of the main event will receive a title shot against current champion Tyron Woodley who won the belt by defeating Lawler by first round knockout at UFC 201.
Former champion Robbie Lawler returned to his winning ways earlier this year and now he'll look to get back in the title picture with a win this weekend. It won't be an easy test as former lightweight king Rafael Dos Anjos will attempt to get his third win in a row since moving to 170 pounds. If Rafael wins this fight, he will inch closer to a shot at champion Tyron Woodley.
Also on the card, two powerful knockout artists prepare to clash as Santiago Ponzinibbio faces off with Mike Perry while top 10 ranked light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov square off in a pivotal matchup at 205 pounds.
Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael Dos Anjos
Lawler will definitely have a few advantages on the feet, not the least of which will be his height and reach advantage over Dos Anjos. Lawler will have a whopping four-inch reach advantage.
Lawler lands with solid volume and accuracy but his power punches are very dangerous that will also be a huge weapon for him in his flight. Dos Anjos is no slouch with his striking and he will look to counter Lawler's reach with his blistering kicking game. He probably doesn't have to fear the takedown much from Lawler so he can let his kicks go as early and often as he wants. Dos Anjos will definitely have an advantage on the ground but his biggest problem will be taking the fight there if that's where he wants it. Lawler has defended nearly 72 percent of takedowns throughout his UFC career. As former champions, both Lawler and Dos Anjos have fought for five rounds so conditioning shouldn't be a problem.
Mike Perry vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
Ponzinibbio has quietly worked his way into the rankings with an aggressive striking style that has earned him finishes in three of his past five wins while also showcasing patience and real technical prowess in his most recent fights. He is best known for his knockout power. Training at American Top Team, Ponzinibbio works alongside some of the best coaches and training partners in the sport including fellow strikers like Thiago Alves as well as top-notch wrestlers such as Colby Covington. As for Perry, he is a savage with a thirst for knockouts racing through his blood. Perry is pure power and aggression and there is likely not a welterweight on the UFC roster that he can't finish with strikes. Perry might get a little wild at times but he actually lands nearly five significant strikes per minute with almost 46 percent accuracy.
Source (UFC.com)
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