Rafael dos Anjos vs Donald Cerrone headlines UFC on FOX 17
UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos will put his belt on the line for the first time against perennial contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event at UFC on FOX 17.
The two fought at UFC Fight Night 27 in 2013 and RDA won the bout via unanimous decision.
UFC officials announced the match-up on Thursday morning.
Rafael dos Anjos vs Donald Cerrone headlines UFC on FOX 17
dos Anjos (24-7) dethroned Anthony Pettis at UFC 185, when he beat him from bell to bell. The Brazilian is riding a four-fight winning streak, with victories over Jason High, Benson Henderson, Nate Diaz and the aforementioned Pettis.
Cerrone (28–6, 1NC) has put together an eight-fight winning streak, with three fights in 2015, four in 2014 and one in 2013. This bout will be Cowboy’s fourth appearance inside the Octagon in 2015. Most recently the 32-year-old forced John Makdessi to bow out due to strikes at UFC 187 in May.
UFC on FOX 17 goes down on December 19 from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Keep it locked to MMASucka.com for more fight announcements as they arise.
