Although he predicted Brock Lesnar to triumph over Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos is happy to accept a bout against the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion.
The UFC heavyweight champion, who captured the title following a knockout victory over Cain Velasquez, views his future matchup with the Dutch kickboxer as a bout that fans will enjoy due to their respective styles.
“It’s going to be really, really good for the fans, because he’s a striker (and) I’m a striker, it’s going to be a stand-up battle,” dos Santos told USAToday.com.
Overeem’s debut saw him utilize his world-class kickboxing against Lesnar before dropping his opponent with a body kick to signal the end of the bout. The win has extended the Dutchman’s current winning streak to 12 consecutive victories and has earned him a shot at the Brazilian.
Dos Santos said Overeem possesses a wide variety of striking and he utilizes his kickboxing effectively. However, “Cigano” said his boxing will overcome Overeem’s dynamic striking.
“He’s pretty good at using his kicks, his knees, his punches,” he said. “But I believe so much in my boxing.”
Dos Santos is currently recovering from knee surgery and is expected to defend his heavyweight crown later this year.
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