Dos Santos took just 64 seconds to defeat Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight title on Saturday.
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Showing posts with label Junior Dos Santos. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Junior dos Santos Talks Cain Velasquez Bout at UFC on Fox
http://www.5thRound.com - Tom Ngo of 5thRound.com interviews UFC heavyweight Junior dos Santos. JDS talks about fighting Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight title at UFC on Fox on November 12th.
UFC on FOX Press Conference featuring Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos
Watch the UFC on FOX Presale Press Conference Live from The W West Hotel in Hollywood.
Velasquez was expected to make his first title defense against Junior dos Santos, with a target date of November 19, 2011 at UFC 139, but was later moved to November 12, 2011 to headline the first UFC on Fox.
Velasquez was expected to make his first title defense against Junior dos Santos, with a target date of November 19, 2011 at UFC 139, but was later moved to November 12, 2011 to headline the first UFC on Fox.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
WINNER OF VELASQUEZ V JDS GETS LESNAR OR OVEREEM | Via thenextgreatfighter.com
UFC president Dana White has confirmed Cain Velasquez can expect to face the winner of Brock Lesnar v Alistair Overeem, if he beats Junior Dos Santos later this year.
Velasquez and Dos Santos was made official at a Tuesday press conference, ahead of the maiden defence of Velasquez's heavyweight title. Dos Santos provides his opposition on November 12, in a battle of two exceptional and - in the UFC - undefeated fighters.
The winner now knows, beyond doubt, that the reward for victory will be a meeting with either Lesnar or Overeem. Lesnar is the former UFC champion with a point to prove, while Overeem arrives as the Strikeforce heavyweight king with an army of fans who are convinced he can take out the best the UFC has to offer.
White is not so sure, but he is excited to find out what Overeem can do, confirming the fight is as big as a non-title clash can get. Asked if it will be a No. 1 contender fight, White told MMA Weekly: "Yeah, it is.
"That's a crazy fight. Imagine when those two square off at the weigh-ins. It's going to be awesome. I'm excited for that fight.
"I'm excited to see what Alistair Overeem has. People can yap and say whatever they want; when these guys come over to the UFC, it's a whole other ball game. It's going to be a real good gauge to find out where Alistair really sits in the heavyweight division.
"I'd say it's pretty safe to say [that the winner of Velasquez v Dos Santos will fight the winner of Lesnar v Overeem]."
Velasquez and Dos Santos was made official at a Tuesday press conference, ahead of the maiden defence of Velasquez's heavyweight title. Dos Santos provides his opposition on November 12, in a battle of two exceptional and - in the UFC - undefeated fighters.
The winner now knows, beyond doubt, that the reward for victory will be a meeting with either Lesnar or Overeem. Lesnar is the former UFC champion with a point to prove, while Overeem arrives as the Strikeforce heavyweight king with an army of fans who are convinced he can take out the best the UFC has to offer.
White is not so sure, but he is excited to find out what Overeem can do, confirming the fight is as big as a non-title clash can get. Asked if it will be a No. 1 contender fight, White told MMA Weekly: "Yeah, it is.
"That's a crazy fight. Imagine when those two square off at the weigh-ins. It's going to be awesome. I'm excited for that fight.
"I'm excited to see what Alistair Overeem has. People can yap and say whatever they want; when these guys come over to the UFC, it's a whole other ball game. It's going to be a real good gauge to find out where Alistair really sits in the heavyweight division.
"I'd say it's pretty safe to say [that the winner of Velasquez v Dos Santos will fight the winner of Lesnar v Overeem]."
Monday, July 25, 2011
Motivated Dos Santos Eager To Face Velasquez (via Bleacher Report)
By Mike Hodges (Featured Columnist) at bleacherreport.com/
After defeating all of his seven opponents inside the UFC, Junior dos Santos is ready to challenge Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight title. The title bout, tentatively scheduled for UFC 139, will take place in front of Velasquez's home crowd at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
But according to dos Santos, the thought of facing Velasquez without a home-field advantage doesn't intimidate the Brazilian one bit. In fact, he said he'll make sure the crowd will favour him over their hometown hero.
"I don’t pay much attention to the fans before the fight. My focus is on my opponent," dos Santos said in an exclusive interview with TATAME.com.
"I guess where we’re fighting, the fans will support him, but that’s not a problem… I’ll make them cheer for me.”
Both heavyweights' dominance thus far has been practically identical. As both dos Santos and Velasquez have beaten a list of who's-who in the heavyweight division. The one thing that is missing from the Brazilian's waistline is the heavyweight crown, which Velasquez first earned the opportunity to challenge for.
But the fact that both competitors have been able to remain undefeated is impressive and it only seems fitting to compete for the heavyweight title.
The heavyweight title is what keeps "Cigano" motivated to give Velasquez the first blemish on his professional record.
"I don’t mind if he’s undefeated to far or if he’s a tough guy or if it’s Velasquez. To me it only matters that he’s the UFC champion and I want to become a UFC champion," he said.
"I’m improving everything in my life and, on the day of the fight, I’m sure I’ll bring this belt to Brazil.”
CREDIT: Mike Hodges
After defeating all of his seven opponents inside the UFC, Junior dos Santos is ready to challenge Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight title. The title bout, tentatively scheduled for UFC 139, will take place in front of Velasquez's home crowd at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
But according to dos Santos, the thought of facing Velasquez without a home-field advantage doesn't intimidate the Brazilian one bit. In fact, he said he'll make sure the crowd will favour him over their hometown hero.
"I don’t pay much attention to the fans before the fight. My focus is on my opponent," dos Santos said in an exclusive interview with TATAME.com.
"I guess where we’re fighting, the fans will support him, but that’s not a problem… I’ll make them cheer for me.”
Both heavyweights' dominance thus far has been practically identical. As both dos Santos and Velasquez have beaten a list of who's-who in the heavyweight division. The one thing that is missing from the Brazilian's waistline is the heavyweight crown, which Velasquez first earned the opportunity to challenge for.
But the fact that both competitors have been able to remain undefeated is impressive and it only seems fitting to compete for the heavyweight title.
The heavyweight title is what keeps "Cigano" motivated to give Velasquez the first blemish on his professional record.
"I don’t mind if he’s undefeated to far or if he’s a tough guy or if it’s Velasquez. To me it only matters that he’s the UFC champion and I want to become a UFC champion," he said.
"I’m improving everything in my life and, on the day of the fight, I’m sure I’ll bring this belt to Brazil.”
CREDIT: Mike Hodges
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Vegas releases gambling odds for UFC 138: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
Cain Velasquez has been out of action since tearing his rotator cuff following his mauling of Brock Lesnar last October to capture the heavyweight crown. Strangely, even though the champ is undefeated, Velasquez has only been pegged a slight -150 favorite to retain his title against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 138.
Dos Santos (13-1) solidified his top contender moniker with a lopsided victory over Shane Carwin at UFC 131. The challenger will come into his first championship affair as a +120 underdog.
Favorite (-) Underdog (+)
Cain Velasquez -150
Junior dos Santos +120
Dos Santos (13-1) solidified his top contender moniker with a lopsided victory over Shane Carwin at UFC 131. The challenger will come into his first championship affair as a +120 underdog.
Favorite (-) Underdog (+)
Cain Velasquez -150
Junior dos Santos +120
