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UFC 166: The Joy and Pain of Junior dos Santos’ Journey

There is perhaps no more noticeable smile in all of mixed martial arts than the one that belongs to Junior dos Santos. The Brazilian knockout artist seems to operate in a realm of perpetual happiness, and in a business as ruthless and brutal as the one…

There is perhaps no more noticeable smile in all of mixed martial arts than the one that belongs to Junior dos Santos. The Brazilian knockout artist seems to operate in a realm of perpetual happiness, and in a business as ruthless and brutal as the one he trades in, the rarity of that particular attribute […]

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UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 Sells Out in Less Than 3 Days

Houston—we don’t have a problem. UFC 166 will land in the Texas city on October 19 with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez battling former title holder Junior Dos Santos in the main event, and the fans in the area have made quick work of the ticket sales. The event, which is the third time the UFC […]

Houston—we don’t have a problem. UFC 166 will land in the Texas city on October 19 with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez battling former title holder Junior Dos Santos in the main event, and the fans in the area have made quick work of the ticket sales. The event, which is the third time the UFC […]

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Cain Velasquez, Junior Dos Santos Ratchet UFC 166 Promotional Hype in Houston

I pulled up to the Toyota Center at 12:10 p.m. CT on Thursday afternoon, a full 50 minutes before Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos were scheduled to hit the floor for an open workout session designed to promote their Oct. 19 headlining bout at UFC …

I pulled up to the Toyota Center at 12:10 p.m. CT on Thursday afternoon, a full 50 minutes before Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos were scheduled to hit the floor for an open workout session designed to promote their Oct. 19 headlining bout at UFC 166. I did not have high expectations for the […]

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Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos 3 Heading to Houston on October 19

A date has been set for the rubber match between Junior dos Santos and current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.  Dana White has confirmed to ESPN the third heavyweight-title fight will take place on October 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Velasquez defeated dos Santos by unanimous decision at UFC 156 in December […]

A date has been set for the rubber match between Junior dos Santos and current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.  Dana White has confirmed to ESPN the third heavyweight-title fight will take place on October 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Velasquez defeated dos Santos by unanimous decision at UFC 156 in December […]

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Junior Dos Santos Claims Cain Velasquez ‘Hits Like a Girl’

Cain Velasquez has 10 knockouts in 12 fights, but according to Junior dos Santos, he still “hits like a girl.” The former UFC heavyweight champ made a guest appearance on Panico, a Brazilian radio show, to talk about his upcoming rubber match with Velasquez, which is rumored for UFC 166 in October. “I had no […]

Cain Velasquez has 10 knockouts in 12 fights, but according to Junior dos Santos, he still “hits like a girl.” The former UFC heavyweight champ made a guest appearance on Panico, a Brazilian radio show, to talk about his upcoming rubber match with Velasquez, which is rumored for UFC 166 in October. “I had no […]

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Can Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Become MMA’s greatest Rivalry?

Few fans can resist the lure of watching skilled heavyweights do battle in the Octagon. Perhaps that’s why the trilogy between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and the company’s former champ, Junior dos Santos, could represent the most hyped grudge match in promotional history—particularly if the bout takes place in a stadium in Mexico. Roughly […]

Few fans can resist the lure of watching skilled heavyweights do battle in the Octagon. Perhaps that’s why the trilogy between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and the company’s former champ, Junior dos Santos, could represent the most hyped grudge match in promotional history—particularly if the bout takes place in a stadium in Mexico. Roughly […]

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