Tag: Velasquez

Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2: 8 Key Takeaways from UFC 155?s Main Event

UFC 155 provided fans with much insight regarding the future of the heavyweight division. But despite Cain Velasquez‘s absolutely dominating performance opposite the man who knocked him out on FOX 13 months ago, 2012′s last pay-per-view answered many other questions. Can Jim Miller stop Joe Lauzon and recapture his right as a top contender? Will […]

UFC 155 provided fans with much insight regarding the future of the heavyweight division. But despite Cain Velasquez‘s absolutely dominating performance opposite the man who knocked him out on FOX 13 months ago, 2012′s last pay-per-view answered many other questions. Can Jim Miller stop Joe Lauzon and recapture his right as a top contender? Will […]

Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2: 4 Legitimate Contenders for the Heavyweight Title

One of the most interesting things about the UFC heavyweight division is the perceived gap between the top of the food chain and everyone else. Right now, the title picture seems to revolve solely around Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Alistair O…

One of the most interesting things about the UFC heavyweight division is the perceived gap between the top of the food chain and everyone else. Right now, the title picture seems to revolve solely around Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem. As it stands, those three men dominated the division for the last […]

Cain Velasquez: One-Sided Beatdown Proves Fighter’s Only Loss Was Fluke

In a full, five-round beating on UFC 155 Saturday night, the world saw why Cain Velasquez‘s lone career loss was indeed a fluke. Velasquez entered the highly anticipated heavyweight bout with champion Junior dos Santos as a major underdog after being knocked out in a little more than a minute by the same opponent just […]

In a full, five-round beating on UFC 155 Saturday night, the world saw why Cain Velasquez‘s lone career loss was indeed a fluke. Velasquez entered the highly anticipated heavyweight bout with champion Junior dos Santos as a major underdog after being knocked out in a little more than a minute by the same opponent just […]

Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2: What’s Next for Junior Dos Santos?

The longest undefeated streak in the UFC’s heavyweight division came to an end at UFC 155 last night after champion Junior Dos Santos had his belt viciously taken from him by the hands of Cain Velasquez. No one expected the fight to go the full five rounds, but knockout artist Dos Santos stayed in the […]

The longest undefeated streak in the UFC’s heavyweight division came to an end at UFC 155 last night after champion Junior Dos Santos had his belt viciously taken from him by the hands of Cain Velasquez. No one expected the fight to go the full five rounds, but knockout artist Dos Santos stayed in the […]

5 Fights for Cain Velasquez to Take Next

After an incredible performance at UFC 155, Cain Velasquez can once again call himself the UFC heavyweight champion. That leaves UFC matchmaker Joe Silva with the unenviable task of trying to find a suitable and willing opponent for AKA’s most celebrated student. But why let Silva have all of the fun? Why not take a […]

After an incredible performance at UFC 155, Cain Velasquez can once again call himself the UFC heavyweight champion. That leaves UFC matchmaker Joe Silva with the unenviable task of trying to find a suitable and willing opponent for AKA’s most celebrated student. But why let Silva have all of the fun? Why not take a […]

UFC 155: Despite JDS vs. Velasquez 2, Is Alistair Overeem Still the Man to Beat?

Even though the UFC 155 title fight this weekend features Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, the winner still won’t have escaped the shadow of Alistair Overeem. Sure, tomorrow’s winner gets a shiny championship belt. And yes, the victor will rise to the top of several consensus heavyweight rankings in the eyes of many MMA […]

Even though the UFC 155 title fight this weekend features Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, the winner still won’t have escaped the shadow of Alistair Overeem. Sure, tomorrow’s winner gets a shiny championship belt. And yes, the victor will rise to the top of several consensus heavyweight rankings in the eyes of many MMA […]