Rafael dos Anjos showed he can still be a player at lightweight in his return to the division Saturday at UFC Fight Night 182. After spending the past four years at welterweight, dos Anjos (31-13 MMA, 19-11 UFC) made his comeback to 155 pounds and beat short-notice replacement Paul Felder (17-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) by split decision in the headlining bout, which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Dos Anjos left the lightweight class when he hit a standstill in the title picture after losing the belt. He made a strong run at welterweight, but ultimately opted to move back down when his aspirations for a second title fizzled with some key losses. He’s now back in the division where he once ruled, and he wants to make a run back to the top.
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