UFC on Fox: Lawler vs Dos Anjos Betting Odds and Preview
The UFC heads north of the border for the last Fox card of this year when it sets up the Octagon at Winnipeg on December 16. The main event features Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos — two former champions with aggressive, crowd-pleasing styles — in a bout that could go a very long way to determining the next welterweight title challenger.
The card top to bottom ought to be stacked to the brim with finishes with the likes of Mike Perry, Santiago Ponzinibbio and Oluwale Bamgbose advised to compete.
Robbie Lawler vs Rafael Dos Anjos
Robbie Lawler (-110) is your definition of an exciting fighter. The southpaw moves nicely with his angles and feet exceptionally well as a result of his wealth of experience in the Octagon. These abilities allow him to punish his competition with his power mixes or crafty counter-strikes. But you have to wonder whether he can sustain this brutal style after years of wear and tear.
“Ruthless” is basically a sprawl-and-brawler. He has solid defensive wrestling that is backed up by his openness to punish opponents who take for his or her legs. Only rarely will you see him shoot for a takedown himself but he is capable of doing so.
Rafael dos Anjos (-120) is mainly a pressure fighter who excels in dictating the speed of the struggle. Dos Anjos typically works behind a constant pumping jab and some barbarous leg kicks. His footwork helps him cut off the cage and suffocate his opponent. Once his opponent is backed onto the cage, RDA either blitzes with heavy hands or grinds out a takedown.
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