Martins Denis, UFC – Despite being in a whirlwind since his UFC debut, Brazilian knockout artist Junior “Cigano” dos Santos still has an amazing recall of all the dates and important happenings in his life that he can pull out at a moment’s notice.
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“I’m still fresh. I’m still a baby in boxing, with only four years of practice. I think my ground is good too if you want to know. I train with great guys in the USA and I’m always learning. This fight is going to be a test for me; I have a chance to surprise [...]
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“This is like the highest point you can reach. It’s still a little bit difficult to believe, but I am in the UFC. What better way to prove myself than to knock out Dos Santos … If I play my game and I be relaxed, and listen (to my corner) through the whole thing, [...]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Keep your fingers crossed, but two more bouts are now official for “UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva.”
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with UFC officials that the recently reported bouts of Dustin Hazelett vs. Paul Daley and Junior Dos Santos vs. Gilbert Yvel are now official.
Although the UFC has yet to add the matchups to [...]
Veteran fighter and UFC newcomer Gilbert Yvel (36-13-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will step in for an ill Gabriel Gonzaga (11-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and meet Junior Dos Santos (9-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) on the main card of UFC 108.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with a source close to the event that verbal agreements are in place for [...]
“Dos Santos is no joke. He hits hard, and he’s been knocking people out. [UFC 103] was a big night for him that definitely put him on the map now. He’s in the mix.”
– UFC President Dana White marvels at the continued progress of Junior Dos Santos during last night’s UFC 103 post-fight presser, after [...]
UFC lightweight Matt Wiman (10-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) will have to put on hold his attempt to break back into the win column; a knee injury has forced the 25-year-old out of a proposed contest at UFC 103.
Wiman was expected to face Rafael dos Anjos (11-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) at the Sept. 19 event, but [...]
Though the event still not yet been officially announced, UFC 103 will reportedly feature a must-win lightweight contest between Rafael dos Anjos (11-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and Matt Wiman (10-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC).
InTheGuard.tv is reporting both fighters have finalized bout agreements for the contest. Initial attempts by MMAjunkie.com to reach the fighters for confirmation were [...]