Junior dos Santos Fight News

Cain Velasquez opens as favorite over Junior dos Santos for October bout

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 18, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is the early betting favorite for his third bout with former champ Junior dos Santos in October.

Monday Morning Hangover: Roy Nelson’s hot streak -- and perhaps UFC career -- comes to an end at UFC 161

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 9:17 AM EDT

Why is Roy Nelson -- among all of last Saturday night's losers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 161? Jump inside to find out.

Fortunes changed for six at UFC 161

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Every major UFC fight has significant repercussions to the careers of the participants, but the stakes were higher than usual for the top names at UFC 161, due to the stage of their respective careers.

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis from your pal Nostradumbass for the "Evans vs. Henderson" pay-per-view (PPV) main card, which goes down this Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

White: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos 3 will be in Houston in October

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 3:41 PM EDT

According to the UFC president, the UFC heavyweight title will be up for grabs in October in Houston, TX.

Morning Report: Josh Thomson says the legalization of gay marriage 'opens a gateway' to pedophilia, incest

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Josh Thomson has never been shy about voicing his opinion, but his latest social media rant may find him in some hot water with the UFC.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FUEL 10 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 11, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of the key participants of last Saturday night's event.

UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Fabricio Werdum willing to wait for title shot against Velasquez-dos Santos winner

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 9, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Fabricio Werdum wants to keep active, but says he is willing to sit on the sidelines if the UFC wants him to wait for the winner of the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FUEL TV 10

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 9, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Fabricio Werdum, after finishing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by submission, the same thing he did to Fedor Emelianenko, can lay claim to being the heavyweight division's most dangerous fighter on the ground.

UFC on FUEL 10 results: Fabricio Werdum gains revenge against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 8, 2013 11:29 PM EDT

Seven years after they first met, Fabricio Werdum beat his idol Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, forcing the legend to verbally submit in the night's main event.

UFC on FUEL 10 main event breakdown: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 7, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

It is a rematch of a 2006 fight, but a lot has changed since then for both heavyweights who battle Saturday night in Fortaleza, Brazil. Mike Chiappetta analyzes the main-event matchup.

UFC exec: Televisa affiliation is a 'massive media deal'

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 9:30 AM EDT

The new Televisa deal announced last week by UFC, including the planned fall debut of a 24 hour network, may prove to be the model the company will take toward expansion to the rest of the world.

SB Nation Rankings: Heavyweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 30, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists see the heavyweight division as of right now.

Report: UFC hoping for fall event at Cowboys Stadium featuring Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva and a HW title fight

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on May 30, 2013 4:15 PM EDT

A report states that the UFC could be planning an event celebrating their 20th anniversary at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas this fall.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Heavyweight): Mark Hunt bounced from top 10

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 30, 2013 1:14 PM EDT

Check out the latest rankings for the 265-pound division both in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and mixed martial arts (MMA) overall. Some big changes to this month's list following UFC 160, which featured four top 10 heavyweight fighters.

SB Nation heavyweight rankings: The Cain and Junior Show

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 30, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Like the NBA's Celtics and Lakers in the 1980s, the UFC heavyweight division has Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, and then everyone else.

Josh Barnett, Frank Mir meet in UFC 164 clash of former heavyweight champions

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 29, 2013 9:35 PM EDT

A heavyweight showdown 11 years in the making goes down Aug. 31 when former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir square off.

UFC 160: Salaries and suspensions

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2013 12:14 PM EDT

The final wrap on UFC 160 with the fighter salaries and suspensions.

Pic: Mark Hunt fractured toe photo with six stitches following UFC 160 loss to Junior dos Santos

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 28, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Photo of Mark Hunt's broken toe has surfaced on the "Super Samoan's" official Facebook page following his knockout loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 last Saturday night (May 25, 2013) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 160 Results: Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt prove heavyweight slugfests have no substitute

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Junior dos Santos knocked out Mark Hunt with a spinning back kick at UFC 160 last Saturday night (May 25, 2013) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proving once again there is just no substitute for a heavyweight slugfest.

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

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