Tag: Junior

UFC 146 Fight Card: What Frank Mir Needs to Do to Defeat Junior dos Santos

In a few hours, Junior dos Santos squares off with Frank Mir with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event of UFC 146. JDS is a heavy favorite going into the fight, leaving Mir as much as a +425 underdog. However, Mir does have his ways that…

In a few hours, Junior dos Santos squares off with Frank Mir with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event of UFC 146. JDS is a heavy favorite going into the fight, leaving Mir as much as a +425 underdog. However, Mir does have his ways that he can win the fight, […]

UFC 146: Junior dos Santos’ Path to UFC Heavyweight Greatness

For Junior dos Santos, the road to heavyweight greatness begins when he comes face-to-face with former divisional champion Frank Mir in the main event of UFC 146. “Cigano’s” journey will be an arduous and testing one if he’s to …

For Junior dos Santos, the road to heavyweight greatness begins when he comes face-to-face with former divisional champion Frank Mir in the main event of UFC 146. “Cigano’s” journey will be an arduous and testing one if he’s to surpass the heavyweight apogee he now resides in—the Brazilian standout is well aware that a plethora […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Will Junior Dos Santos Become the Best UFC Heavyweight Ever?

Let me say something that may catch you off guard:  Junior dos Santos is good. He’s better than good, actually; he will become the greatest heavyweight in the history of the UFC.   I can hear you complaining and diving for the comment b…

Let me say something that may catch you off guard:  Junior dos Santos is good. He’s better than good, actually; he will become the greatest heavyweight in the history of the UFC.   I can hear you complaining and diving for the comment bar now, so let me explain before you voice your displeasure.   […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Why Junior Dos Santos Will KO Frank Mir

“The one shot power of Junior dos Santos! Who can stop that man?” “…Frank Mir!” Or at least, that is what is being pitched to fans in the UFC’s well-proliferated ad for the upcoming UFC 146 event. As is custom when i…

“The one shot power of Junior dos Santos! Who can stop that man?” “…Frank Mir!” Or at least, that is what is being pitched to fans in the UFC’s well-proliferated ad for the upcoming UFC 146 event. As is custom when it comes to title fights where one guy is a heavy favorite, MMA pundits […]

UFC 146: Junior Dos Santos Will Avenge Idol’s Loss to Frank Mir with Beatdown

Junior dos Santos has a little extra motivation heading into Saturday’s UFC 146 matchup with Frank Mir. At UFC 140, Mir fought dos Santos’ mentor and hero, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and the fight ended in TKO and a broken arm for Nogueira. …

Junior dos Santos has a little extra motivation heading into Saturday’s UFC 146 matchup with Frank Mir. At UFC 140, Mir fought dos Santos’ mentor and hero, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and the fight ended in TKO and a broken arm for Nogueira. Jeff Wagenheim of Sports Illustrated summed it up perfectly: It was difficult to […]

UFC 146: Frank Mir Should Tap His Inner Cormier to Beat Junior Santos

Frank Mir is presented the chance to become UFC heavyweight champion again this Saturday at UFC 146 in Las Vegas, right in his home state of Nevada. The current champion, Junior Dos Santos, will attempt to deny the hometown fighter that chance and leav…

Frank Mir is presented the chance to become UFC heavyweight champion again this Saturday at UFC 146 in Las Vegas, right in his home state of Nevada. The current champion, Junior Dos Santos, will attempt to deny the hometown fighter that chance and leave the host crowd with a bad taste in their mouths. Mir’s […]