Cain Velasquez has 10 knockouts in 12 fights, but according to Junior dos Santos, he still "hits like a girl." The former UFC heavyweight champ made a guest appearance on Panico, a Brazilian radio show, to talk about his upcoming rubber match with Velasquez, which is rumored for UFC 166 in October. Show More Summary
Following on the heels of title fights being announced like confetti sprinkles by UFC president Dana White in the last 24 hours – Jon Jones versus Alex Gustsafsson (light-heavyweight, Toronto, September 21), Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos (heavyweight, Houston, October) and GSP versus Johny Hendricks (November, Las Vegas) – the cancellation on Friday on [...]
Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos are expected to compete at UFC 166 in October. According to Sportsnet‘s Joe Ferraro, UFC President Dana White revealed the details of the possible matchup during a media session for UFC 161 in Winnipeg Thursday. Ferraro said White confirmed that, while there was no plan to hold the match [...]Show More Summary
The trilogy between UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former titleholder Junior dos Santos will come to a close later this year, as the two fighters are expected to meet at UFC 166 in October. The October show will likely land back in Houston, where the UFC would potentially return for the first time since UFC 136 in October 2011. Show More Summary
The trilogy fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santo for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title is in the works for October, and this time the two big men will meet on unfamiliar turf.
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Few fans can resist the lure of watching skilled heavyweights do battle in the Octagon. Perhaps that's why the trilogy between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and the company's former champ, Junior dos Santos, could represent the most hyped grudge match in promotional history — particularly if the bout takes place in a stadium in Mexico. Show More Summary
On April 21, 2007, Fabricio Werdum debuted in the UFC as an accomplished grappler, but not-so-accomplished mixed martial artist. In his first fight with the promotion, Werdum fought Andrei Arlovski to a decision, losing on all three of the judges' scorecards. Show More Summary
At UFC 160 on May 25th, 2013, Junior dos Santos broke free of his boxing norm and opted to throw a brilliantly timed spinning heel kick targeted right at the head of his opponent, Mark Hunt. The audience certainly didn't see it coming. Show More Summary
At UFC 160, Cain Velasquez became the eighth different UFC champion to defend his title in 2013. In doing so, Velasquez joined the race for the 2013 Fighter of the Year award. However, by beating an opponent in Antonio Silva who he had just defeated 12 months earlier, Velasquez left the door open for other fighters to surpass him. Show More Summary
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for yet another show on Brazilian soil and for the second event in a row, a major heavyweight rematch sits at the top of the card.
At UFC 160 is was Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva...Show More Summary
At the UFC 160 post-fight press conference, Antonio Silva cried foul at the placement of of Cain Velasquez's punches (see for yourself here) following his first round beat down at the hands of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)...Show More Summary
With one foul swoop of his right leg, Junior dos Santos earned his rubber match with UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez. Last weekend at UFC 160, the heavyweight title picture became virtually transparent as both Velasquez and dos Santos dispatched their respective opponents in impressive fashion. Show More Summary
Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt is a very exciting fighter to watch, but he can't be considered a serious threat to UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez or No. 1 contender, Junior "Cigano" dos Santos. Hunt's inability to compete with the latter was brutally proven on Saturday at UFC 160. Show More Summary
Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva seems to think referee Mario Yamasaki is the primary reason he was defeated by Cain Velasquez at UFC 160. After dropping Silva with a cross, Velasquez followed up with multiple, unanswered ground strikes, which forced Yamasaki to call a halt to the action 81 seconds into the first round. Show More Summary
(It's cool, he's used to it. / Photo via MMAFighting.com)
The UFC paid out $1,733,000 in disclosed salaries and performance bonuses to the 24 fighters who competed at UFC 160, with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez's $400,000 flat fee eating up 23% of the total. Show More Summary
UFC 160 was a pretty memorable event. You had a couple of the bloodiest contests in recent memory. You had a "yeah, I’m just gonna try this" moment when Junior dos Santos decided the third round of a heavyweight title bout was a good time to roll out a technique he never used before. Show More Summary
UFC 160 fighter payouts for those who competed at the "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event this past Saturday night (May 25, 2013) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas were released to MMAmania.com earlier today...Show More Summary
Cain Velasquez defended the UFC heavyweight title for the first time on Saturday. In winning a rematch with Antonio Silva, Velasquez remained atop the heavyweight UFC rankings and took a step closer to becoming the greatest heavyweight in the promotion's history. Show More Summary
Cain Velasquez did what he was expected to do in a UFC 160 rematch with Antonio Silva. Heavily favored heading into the matchup, Velasquez required only 81 seconds to dispose of Silva with strikes. Although "Bigfoot" protested the stoppage, he was not intelligently defending himself from Velasquez's punches. Show More Summary
After a wild UFC 160 pay-per-view from Las Vegas, the focus on Cain Velasquez, the UFC Heavyweight Championship and the entire title picture moving forward is the talk of the MMA world. Not only did Velasquez successfully retain his title, Junior Dos Santos dominated Saturday and proved to everyone that he is the unquestioned No. Show More Summary