At UFC on FX 8, dark horses of the lightweight division collide when Evan Dunham and Rafael dos Anjos meet in the center of the Octagon. Both fighters have won three of their last four contests, and each are ranked according to various sources.
In the official UFC rankings, Rafael dos Anjos is the No. 8 contender for champion Benson Henderson, while MMAJunkie.com’s rankings show Evan Dunham as the No. 10 lightweight contracted to Zuffa.
Who will win this clash between rising stars? It’s hard to say. However, by taking a look at their fighting styles, strengths and weaknesses, we can make an educated guess as to how the action will go down.
Here is a head-to-toe breakdown of Evan Dunham vs. Rafael dos Anjos.