When Junior dos Santos steps into the Octagon this Saturday night, it will undoubtedly be the biggest fight of his life.
A UFC title is the ultimate goal for any fighter, but Dos Santos hit the title fight lottery when he drew a fight against Cain Velasquez on FOX and this is his chance to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport overnight.
JDS is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, with knockout power in both hands and a knack for finishing fights quickly, and with a win this weekend he can solidify his legacy as one of the most successful heavyweight fighters in MMA history.
However, unlike his opponent Velasquez, Dos Santos did not have a lot of hype when he made his UFC debut back at UFC 90, and he has fought some of the best the sport has to offer to get his shot at UFC gold.
This is a look back at Dos Santos’ Octagon career, and the seven fights that have made him into the highly regarded fighter he is today.