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Junior dos Santos

Nickname Cigano Birthdate 9/12/1984
Height / Weight 6'4" - 240 Place of Birth Cacador, Santa Catarina, Brazil

UFC on Fox results: Junior dos Santos defeats Cain Velasquez by knockout at 1:04 of round 1.

One of the best strikers in the heavyweight division, Junior dos Santos made a statement in his UFC debut when he brutally knocked out Fabricio Werdum. He has gone undefeated in the UFC since, beating the likes of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Stephan Struve, Gilbert Yvel, Roy Nelson, and Shane Carwin.

Last Fight

UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen

Aug 8, 2010 12:18 AM EDT
Roy Nelson vs Junior dos Santos

Next Fight

UFC 146

May 26, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem

Junior dos Santos Coverage

UFC 146 fight card and rumors for 'Dos Santos vs Overeem' on May 26 in Las Vegas

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2012 10:15 PM EST

Check out the latest UFC 146 fight card rumors and updates for the Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem-led pay-per-view (PPV) event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2012.

UFC 146: Gabriel Gonzaga set to welcome Strikeforce's Shane Del Rosario to the Octagon

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2012 9:15 PM EST

Former number one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) number one Heavyweight contender, Gabriel Gonzaga, is booked to introduce undefeated Strikeforce import, Shane Del Rosario, to the Octagon at UFC 146, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2012.

Title Writing: Numbers For Nerds 8 "Age Demographics In The UFC", Part 1 of 3

by Luke Nelson from Head Kick Legend on Feb 22, 2012 5:43 PM EST

Part one of a three part series on age demographics in the UFC, which focuses on the importance of age demographics in determining tomorrow's champions.

UFC 146: Dan Hardy vs Duane Ludwig booked for May 26 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2012 1:30 PM EST

Dan Hardy will try to snap a four-fight losing streak against Duane Ludwig at UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas.

UFC 146: Edson Barboza vs Evan Dunham booked for May 26 in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2012 8:00 PM EST

A lightweight scrap has been added to the UFC 146 event on May 26 in Las Vegas, as Edson Barboza will put his undefeated record on the line against Evan Dunham.

Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham Slated for UFC 146

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 19, 2012 7:05 PM EST

A lightweight tilt between Edson Barboza and Evan Dunham has been added to UFC 146.

History in the Making: Ben Henderson and Clay Guida prove they should have ushered the UFC onto broadcast TV

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2012 2:06 PM EST

The lightweight war between Clay Guida and Ben Henderson was relegated to Facebook instead of airing live on Fox. That didn't stop the 155-pounders from turning in a Fight of the Year contender.

UFC 146: Antonio Silva Says Alistair Overeem 'Becomes A Kitty' When He Gets Hit

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 19, 2012 11:30 AM EST

Antonio "Big Foot" Silva thinks UFC contender Alistair Overeem folds up when he gets hit.

Poll: UFC names the 12 hottest fights of 2012

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 5:39 PM EST

The UFC names its hottest fights of 2012. Who made the cut?

UFC on FUEL TV results: Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger rematch must be booked

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 6:15 AM EST

Jake Ellenberger is riding a six-fight win streak. His only loss inside the Octagon is against interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. It's a rematch that needs to happen.

Alistair Overeem: 'I already know how to beat Junior dos Santos'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2012 1:03 PM EST

Alistair Overeem already has his gameplan set for his UFC 146 main event title fight opposite Junior dos Santos. Too soon?

Such great heights: Stefan Struve UFC on Fuel TV interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2012 8:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC on Fuel TV co-main event fighter Stefan Struve about avoiding being suckered into a brawl, developing proper technique and why he thinks his jiu-jitsu will work against Dave Herman

Alistair Overeem Signs With ASM, Will Train With Rashad Evans And The Blackzilians

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Feb 14, 2012 4:00 PM EST

Alistair Overeem has decided to train with Rashad Evans and Tyrone Spong as a member of the Blackzilians. Find out what Overeem had to say about his decision.

The Fighter We'd Most Like To Be Our Valentine

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Feb 14, 2012 11:00 AM EST

Happy Valentine's Day! Check out who we picked to be our fighty Valentine and let us know who your choice is, too!

Alistair Overeem signs with Authentic Sports Management

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 13, 2012 3:32 PM EST

Alistair Overeem signs with Authentic Sports Management as he prepares to face Junior dos Santos for the heavyweight title at UFC 146.

UFC on Fuel In-Depth Preview: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 13, 2012 3:00 PM EST

Junior dos Santos Against Alistair Overeem Targeted For UFC 146

by mountaineers101 from Gals Guide To MMA on Feb 10, 2012 2:25 PM EST

Junior dos Santos versus Alistair Overeem is set for UFC 146. Get a look at the details here.

Tito Ortiz Versus Forrest Griffin, Cain Velasquez Versus Frank Mir In The Mix

by mountaineers101 from Gals Guide To MMA on Feb 10, 2012 12:39 PM EST

Big time fight announcements from Lorenzo Fertitta came in today. The UFC is working on Griffin-Ortiz III and Velasquez-Mir. Check it out!

Lorenzo Fertitta: Frank Mir's next fight is against Cain Velasquez

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 AM EST

UFC boss Lorenzo Fertitta told Twitter fans that Frank Mir will next fight Cain Velasquez. Does the winner get a 265-pound title shot?

UFC 146: Alistair Overeem vs Junior dos Santos in the works for May 26 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 10, 2012 9:36 AM EST

UFC head honcho Lorenzo Fertitta tells Twitter followers we can expect Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem at UFC 146 over the Memorial Day Weekend.

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