UFC Fight Night 90: 5 keys to victory for Rafael dos Anjos

Breaking down five keys to victory for Rafael dos Anjos as he looks to defend the UFC Lightweight Championship against Eddie Alvarez at UFC Fight Night 90.

UFC Fight Night 90 is set to kick off UFC 200 week as the first of three cards that are loaded with highly anticipated fights. Including the main event of UFC FN 90 as the UFC Lightweight Championship will be on the line when Rafael dos Anjos takes on Eddie Alvarez and looks to defend his title in a fight where the champion will be coming in heavily favored.

Dos Anjos is riding high off of a five-fight win streak and after avoiding an anticipated matchup with Conor McGregor, has emerged as the king of the Lightweight division. A first round knockout win over Donald Cerrone in December giving dos Anjos his first title defense, cementing his status as champion.

Now with Alvarez lined up as his next opponent, it is expected that dos Anjos is on the road to another win as a heavy Vegas favorite and the consensus pick in the matchup amongst MMA circles. Most expecting that dos Anjos’ will push his win streak to six by knocking off the former Bellator champ in Alvarez.

Following are five keys to victory for dos Anjos as he looks to defend his title against Eddie Alvarez in the UFC Fight Night 90 main event.

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