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16 results for "velasquez dos santos"
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JDS not comfortable fighting PED-users
Brett OkamotoJunior dos Santos goes into interviews these days ready to talk about Cain Velasquez -- but expecting to talk about someone else. "A lot of people, they start talking about Cain Velasquez," Dos Santos told ESPN.com. "But then they ask about Alista...
Blog | October 30, 2012 -
JdS, Silva expect to meet post-UFC 160
Brett OkamotoLAS VEGAS -- UFC heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Antonio Silva would have no issue meeting one another in the Octagon if a title were on the line. Silva (18-4) will challenge current heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at UFC 160 on May 25. Do...
Blog | March 21, 2013 -
Junior Dos Santos predicts knockout of Cain Velasquez
Brett OkamotoA heavyweight title rematch between UFC champion Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez is officially set as both fighters made weight on Friday.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2012 -
Junior dos Santos to fight Cain Velasquez on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas...
Brett OkamotoUFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos will aim to defend his title against Cain Velasquez on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2012 -
Junior dos Santos to face undetermined opponent for UFC heavyweig...
Brett OkamotoUFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos will defend his title at an unannounced card on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas. His opponent, however, is yet to be determined.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2012 -
UFC 146 -- Junior dos Santos predicts knockout of challenger Fran...
Brett OkamotoFrank Mir is a two-time UFC heavyweight champion with more victories in the division than any fighter. That's why he knows it's never been tougher to pull off what he's trying to accomplish at UFC 146.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2012 -
Mir admits difficulties focusing on Cain
Brett OkamotoAs one might expect, Frank Mir found it incredibly difficult to prepare for Cain Velasquez when circumstances -- and every story he read on the Internet -- said he'd be fighting Junior dos Santos. The UFC announced over the weekend Mir would repla...
Blog | April 24, 2012 -
UFC says Junior dos Santos-Alistair Overeem in works for May
Brett OkamotoThe UFC is in the process of booking several marquee bouts to its summer schedule.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2012 -
UFC 141: Brock Lesnar goes out with a whimper and bad game plan
Brett OkamotoBrock Lesnar's departure from MMA was as bizarre as his arrival.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2011 -
MMA -- Second UFC live event to take place in Chicago, sources sa...
Brett OkamotoThe second UFC live event on the Fox network is expected to take place Jan. 28 at the United Center in Chicago.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2011 -
UFC on Fox: Cain Velasquez will learn from his mistakes
Brett OkamotoBy deviating from the game plan, Cain Velasquez allowed Junior dos Santos to wrest his title away.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2011 -
Cain Velazquez, Junior dos Santos make weight for UFC on Fox
Brett OkamotoUFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and No. 1 contender Junior dos Santos both made weight Friday for their main event fight at Saturday's UFC on Fox event.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2011 -
White not exactly enjoying his big day
Brett OkamotoLOS ANGELES -- Dana White is putting up a good front. Internally, he admitted Wednesday, he's going a little crazy. While there's been talk of the pressure that's on heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos to start the UFC's 7-year deal wi...
Blog | November 09, 2011 -
UFC 131: Junior dos Santos still second best in Dana White's eyes...
Brett OkamotoJunior dos Santos earned the right to challenge Cain Velasquez, but there's work to be done if he's to overthrow the champion.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2011 -
UFC 131: Junior Dos Santos not convinced Shane Carwin will stand ...
Brett OkamotoOne taste of Junior Dos Santos' power and most fighters aren't clamoring for seconds. Will Shane Carwin be any different?
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2011 -
Brock Lesnar shoots down rumors he wants out of MMA
Brett OkamotoBrock Lesnar took a beating in the Octagon on Jan. 1, and the talk soon began: The former UFC heavyweight champ wanted out of MMA. But Lesnar says forget the rumors -- he wants his belt back.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011