In a recent interview with Brasil Combate, UFC’s #1 heavyweight contender Junior Dos Santos spoke about his upcoming championship fight against new champion Cain Velasquez. Dos Santos, who defeated Roy Nelson at UFC 117 to earn the title shot, is eager to find out when the fight will take place and had this to say:
“I hope they [UFC] confirm soon, I’m anxious. I can’t promise much but I’m going to work to knock Velasquez out,” he said. “Wrestling is the key of the combat. Cain won’t wish to equal abilities, he will try to take me down and throw punches on the ground, then it’s good to get the timing and take advantage of it. Velasquez was never defeated. I will be the underdog for this challenge and I feel good so. It was this way I arrived where I am in UFC. A well-done basical preparation always provides good surprises. This is the biggest trump I have got. I believe in my boxing overall. Even being prepared in other aspects, I would lie if I told you that I don’t think in fighting on the feet.”
Dos Santos continued, “His win over Brock Lesnar was a solid prove that force isn’t all. If we analize the fighters who have arisen in the latest years and the fight’s level, I think we have the ideal balance between power and technique at last. The championship rotation is going to be huge. It’s a new era for the category and I will be on the top.”
