Rafael dos Anjos is one step closer to becoming a two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship champion.
The former lightweight titlist improved to 3-0 at 170 pounds on Saturday night, as he earned a dominant unanimous verdict over ex-champ Robbie Lawler in the UFC on Fox 26 headliner. Dos Anjos kept the pressure on his opponent for the duration of their 25-minute encounter, landing powerful low kicks at range and punishing shots in the clinch to sweep the judges’ scorecards. Lawler, who appeared to be hobbled early, has lost two of his last three Octagon appearances.