Junior dos Santos: Overeem is a punk and I want to knock him out now
Posted on August 5, 2012, 01:40 PM by Mike SearsonJunior dos Santos is the UFC Heavyweight Champion. It has been presumed that dos Santos would face Cain Velasquez in a title defense, but the champ has another fighter in his sights. Allistair Overeem was originally scheduled to fight the champion as the headline fight for UFC 146 before Overeem tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone that led to his eventual removal from the card, and a suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Overeem is out until December 27, 2012 and dos Santos is gunning for him.
According to an article from ESPN.com, quoting UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta, dos Santos has been penciled in to make his next title defense in Las Vegas on December 29, and the bout mau be against Alistair Overeem. UFC President Dana White revealed after the UFC on Fox 4 event on Saturday night that dos Santos has asked to fight Overeem next over Velasquez: "I sat down with Junior dos Santos yesterday, who is the nicest guy in the world, right? Seriously, you've all talked to Junior, he's the nicest guy in the world. He said, ‘I have nothing but respect for Cain Velasquez, as a person and as a fighter, and I think he deserves the shot at the title, but I do not want to fight him,' which is not what he said a month ago. He said, ‘Alistair Overeem is a punk, he's got a big mouth, he's been saying lots of bad things about me, and I want to knock him out and I want to knock him out now. And I said, ‘Junior, I like that. Alright.'"
The champ did say on his Twitter page this morning that while he wants the fight, he will face whomever he is told to fight in December:
Just to clarify: I will fight whoever UFC puts in front of me.But when people talk to much I feel anxious to shut them up
— juniorcigano (@junior_cigano) August 5, 2012
Getting Overeem into the December event would be dependent upon the Nevada State Athletic Commission granting him a license prior to the date when he can officially apply for one. According to Feritta: "The best case scenario is he's licensed in enough time to put him on the December card. We can't commit to that because we don't know how the commission will rule. I believe it is possible."
NSAC executive director Keith Kizer says that it is not likely: "I don't think there is any truth to that and I would be against that. That is not how our rules read."
White offered nothing beyond stating that dos Santos wants the fight: "He's my heavyweight champion. He's one of those guys who, like Frankie Edgar, is a guy who's done everything we've ever asked of him, and he's never asked anything of us, so when a guy like him comes to me and wants something, yeah, I have to consider it."
As for White's take on the match with Overeem: "I wasn't even thinking about it until (dos Santos) said it the other day. (Overeem is) in trouble and he's going to have to do the time."
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could you imagine how hard an angry Dos Santos hits? lol no but seriously I have JDS winning vs Overeem. I think Overeem is clearly considered the better overall striker being more diverse and competing in the K1 tournaments. BUT I think JDS's Boxing is more effective then ALL of Overeems strikes. Juniors handspeed and accuracy for a HW is AMAZING. I think he has the better chin also which also plays a huge part in me picking him, that is an opinion not a fact not based on anything in particular I just think it
Possibly the highest level striking match in MMA history. Would be unbelievable
& the introductions would pro ally be longer than the fight!
for HWs I'd have to say without a doubt, overall it's got to be up there too. should be fun to watch to say the least
Absolutely.
It def promises to bring the fire works to the show. But if Cigano really respected Cain, I dont think he would ask to pass him by. Cain beat Lesnar just as easily as the Reem did, but no one seems to remember that.
Be careful what you wish for JDS!
The Reem is like a Runaway train
I don't see JDS winning this fight
BUT i do see why he would wanna
wait for it.... $$$ Big payday! a lot bigger
than a JDS vs CAIN rematch. So it's
a smart move for the bank but for his
health..... Not so much!!
Nah I don't think so dude. Genuinely don't think Junior is the type of guy who fights for money. Don't get me wrong, he's probably considered the potential pay check to a degree, but I think he's the type of guy who genuinely believes in respect and stuff like that, and wants to teach Reem a lesson.
As far as who will win the fight goes, I couldn't pick it.
I have no preference who wins as they're both sick fighters, but I gotta feeling JDS knocks Reem out. He's a scary dude!
Haha your high off your ass man....Look at Overreems record half the guys aren't even recognized by Wiki any one with a Name has knocked him the fack out....he chin is suspect....Roy Nelson and JDS went toe to toe blow for blow and He couldn't phase JDS....Nelson is a Knockout artist also JDS did the same with Carwin in which Shane's first 12 opponets got KTFO in less than 2 mins in the first round so ya if they start going blow for blow Overeem is gonna take a dirt nap...HARD!!! He wont be able to take him down he'll be forced to bang with the Champ....Therefore JDS victorious via decapitation!
Sure he's big on the "respect" thing and sure he got into it for the love of the sport but to say he's not doing it for the money is a bit ignorant. I mean the dude loves to fight and he has the choice to fight 2 monsters in their own right... Cain is a beast and that fight will pull numbers and put money on the table... The Reem is a bigger beast though with a bigger paycheck attached to it. If you're JDS and you could choose, you would go for the bigger fight that pays more. Sure he's fired up cause The Reem said JDS is scared to fight him but that would not make him pass up on a fight with Cain. If JDS was really that confident in his power and skill he would let the UFC book that CAIN rematch, run through him and go for Overeem AFTER that. Let's be real...It doesnt make sense to not fight 6 months just to wait for The Reem unless its for the big payday and avoid to be detroned.... He shouldnt even be caring about The Reem now cause he's suspended.. he can'f fight right now, so what's the point? You really think JDS would put his whole career on hold for 6 months just to proof a point and get a chance to fight The Reem? thats crazy...I dont think he's that stupid.
I agree on the bigger money bit. But why would Overeem mean a bigger pay day?
I know Cain has the Mexican fan-base behind him.
Because Overeem is a bigger international star than Cain and after the destruction of Lesnar, that's the fight the fans wanna see. I also think a lot of the fans are sick and tired of all the damn rematches! It's becoming a trend and it's bad for the sport! If you loose (especially when u get knocked the **** out), you need to work your way up the ladder again. I don't care who you are! In my honest opinion (and i'm sure a lot of fans will agree) Cain is at least 1 more fight away from getting a new title shot. They need to keep it moving...!!
Very weird Cigano acting like this...I am surprised...but any way...War Cigano!!
I'm tired of these guys talking their way to title shots. Overeem is just trying to stir up the drama and build the hype. He doesn't deserve the title shot but he may get it anyways. I hope JDS destroys Overeem and shows everyone just how overrated that guy is.
I personally think that JDS wants this fight because it's a loose loose fight with Cain. He beat Cain already so it's only an opportunity for Cain, and beating Overeem who's considered by many to be the #2 HW in the world ( at least ), would solidify his greatness. A man like JDS is more focused on his legacy than money or what have you
JDS came from NOTHING... trust me, he's focused on his MONEY!
Not taking away from the fact his legacy is important to him and he
loves fighting... BUT... Money is most def. a factor! He got some $$ in
the bank and he's living comfortably but to maintain that lifestyle and
for him and his family to be set for life, he's gotta be smart and make
sure he gets paid! No doubt in my mind his management advised him to make this move! It's strategic...
You don't actually know that for certain. Lets say that junior is focused on the money, a rematch with a dude you already beat is a smart move, ur gonna get a huge pay, probs KO of the night, the amount of mexican fans that pay to watch that fight, sh.it they all be watching cain, its a huuuge pay out, and then you have the reem, who i would argue aint as big as cain, he has only 1 fight in the UFC which was a while a go so causual fans will be like, well i only seen him fight once like 12 months ago he cant be that great. Plus if he is in it for the money wouldnt u rather take the easier option and fight the easier fights ( no disrespect to cain) because overeem has the potential to knock Junior out, if he lands those big knees its all over for any fighter on the planet. So all in all i am questioning your logic, Junior is a warrior challenging the best out there, for respect and legacy over money, he could make money alot easier by avioding a show down with the reem
I would agree if it was anyone else but Cain. Sure JDS knocked hm out in the first match but that win dont mean shit! JDS knows theres a good chance Cain will beat him in the rematch. So he got to be smart and choose the bigger fight and bigger payday! thats what a smart fighter would do and thats what im sure his management advised and is pushing for. Not saying hes ducking Cain or scared of Cain whatsover but at the end of the day this is business too and fighting Overeem makes more sense!
I think the one point on money that I could see would be JDS wantin the money so he can give back to his community he is very big on helping the current youth of where he grew up. So in a way yes I think he does care about the money.
Cigano cares about money for all the right reasons, and he remembers where he came from. He just wants to prove to the world that he is the best- without leaving a doubt in anyone's mind ; including the Reem!
yeah i want to see that. but i won't wait till december >:-/
Yeah...wait till December only to find out one of them is injured and replaced a week before the fight.
let him fight velasquez around october and the bring the reem in january. why does have these champions always such a long time between their fights?
Its funny how they were all like Overeem wont be fighting right away or for the belt right away even though most of us wanted to see it. How quickly things can change. Would love it if this fight got on the December card, dont really care who wins as long as its a stand up war!!
Everyone talks about JDS's boxing--but it works in tandem with his excellent footwork and TDD.
JDS just danced around Carwin, and moved in and out at will. How many times has JDS been taken down and kept down for more than a few seconds?
This all reminds me of the GSP vs Condit being dropped after Nick Diaz publicly dissed GSP--and GSP got so 'angry' that he wanted to fight Diaz instead of Condit.
This is all a UFC setup. The UFC knows fans want to see a fight between Overeem and Dos Santos, but they have made a public committment to Cain after Overeem was caught using PEDs.. But if the champ is angry about the trash talk of Alistair, and prefers to fight Overeem, the UFC can use that as justification to go back to Cain, and shrug their shoulders and say, it's not our fault, the champ is pissed with Overeem.
So Cain gets screwed just like Condit was--because the UFC sees a bigger fight.
It's gonna be ok, codemaster, they will all get to fight eachother at some point.
cranestyle I think Cain is a great fighter and deserves a rematch, but Junior is a horrible match up for him.
Since his knee surgery Cain fought JDS for less than a minute, and then Bigfoot, who not exactly a Top 5'er. I think first fighting a high level opponent will help him tune up for the Champ.
The Reem has a better chance of beating JDS than Cain, even I don't think much of him and his 'training methods'.
But reading Kizer's comments, it doesn't matter because there is no way they'll let Overeem on a card before his ban is done.
So JDS vs Cain here we come...