Dos Santos vs. Nelson winner on deck for titleshot

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  1. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    http://mmajunkie.com/news/19807/les...title-dos-santos-vs-nelson-winner-on-deck.mma
    LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White called Saturday night's UFC 116 main event between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin "the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history," and he's not wasting any time figuring out what comes next in the division.

    As White promised to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) before this weekend's event, Cain Velasquez (8-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will indeed get the next crack at the title.

    Second in line has already been determined, too, as White announced to a small group of reporters following UFC 116's post-event press conference that the winner of the UFC 117 bout between Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson will have the next crack at the title.

    "You're going to see Cain and Brock fight," White said. "Then coming up, Dos Santos is going to fight 'Big Country,' and the winner of that fight will get the next shot."

    Dos Santos and Nelson meet on the main card of UFC 117, which takes place Aug. 7 in Oakland, Calif.

    Lesnar (5-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) returned to action for the first time since July 2009's UFC 100 event with an impressive second-round submission win over Carwin to unify the UFC's heavyweight titles. Lesnar was force to sit out for one year while battling a life-threatening case of diverticulitis.

    When he'll return again has yet to be determined, but Lesnar hinted at the evening's post-event press conference that he's like to spend a little time at home.

    "I'm expecting a baby in two weeks," Lesnar said. "My wife's been a trooper. She's been pregnant for 18 months these past two years.

    "I'm going home tonight. I'm going to visit some family when I get home, and I've got some combining. I'm a farmer now, and I'm doing what I love to do. I've got some combining to do this fall, and I want to shoot a white-tailed deer and spend time with my family."

    White said after the press conference that he'll likely be relying on his famed champion to return to action sooner rather than later.

    "I've got to talk to Brock," White said. "Farming sounds fun and everything, but it's not what pays the bills."

    For the latest on UFC 117, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com, and for complete coverage of UFC 116, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
     
    achillesthegreat, Jul 6, 2010
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  2. Rangersfan1982

    Rangersfan1982 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fat boy has no chance.
     
    Rangersfan1982, Jul 6, 2010
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  3. Koa

    Koa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roy Nelson isn't a slouch, Dos Santos isn't going to have an easy time if Nelson gets him to the ground. Nelson isn't someone I would under-estimate, no matter how ugly he is to watch, he is formidable.
     
    Koa, Jul 6, 2010
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  4. Reuben

    Reuben L.A.M.B Full Member

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    I want Neslon to win for teh lulz.

    JDS wins by KO in 1 though, and TKOs Lesnar in 1 too.
     
    Reuben, Jul 6, 2010
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  5. zarman

    zarman Guest

    the HW devision looks really bad at the moment. ufc really need to employ fedor and AA to boost the level of compition
     
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  6. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    :lol: Can you guys imagine Roy friggin Nelson standing next to Lesnar and then beatin him :rofl:rofl:rofl That would be the biggest "holy **** how did THAT guy beat THAT guy" moment of every casual fan's life :lol:
     
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  7. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :patsch Arlovski ? The guys lost 3 straight he wouldnt even contend the current UFC Heavyweight divison. As for Fedor he just got choked out hes got more important fish to fry at the moment.
     
    jimmie, Jul 6, 2010
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  8. Big T

    Big T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Like both..but have to go with JDS. Roy can beat the B lv fighters of the world, but hasn't beat an A lvl fighter...now is his chance...should be good one. This should tell us more aobut both fighters. How much better Roy has gotten..and if JDS can work on the ground. Again I think this one can be a very good fight. Plus the fact if Roy dose win...how ticked Dana will be....ya know he hates Roy and hopes he just gets crushed and then off of the UFC.
     
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  9. Nuke

    Nuke Full Length Member Full Member

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    If roy is only a B-level fighter then I shouldn't see anyone posting how great JDS is for beating him. Remember, you said it.
     
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  10. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i hate roy nelson with a passion. I hope JDS wins.
     
    evalistinho, Jul 6, 2010
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  11. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nobody will be using a win over Nelson to say JDS is the best in the world or anything but adding that win to Werdum, Cro Cop and Gonzaga proves this is one bad man.
     
    jimmie, Jul 6, 2010
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  12. Nuke

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    I just hope his "warm-up" "waiting for the title shot" opponent doesn't take him out, that would suck because I think he deserves a shot over Cain. It should be Cain and Nelson waiting for JDS and Brock.
     
    Nuke, Jul 6, 2010
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  13. AJAX

    AJAX war sonnen! Full Member

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    I can agree with that JDS has done more then anybody to deserve his shot.
     
    AJAX, Jul 6, 2010
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  14. ND Man

    ND Man Member Full Member

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    I agree Dos Santos should be getting the shot before Valezquez. He's got more wins, and better wins in the UFC. Roy Nelson doesn't look like much, but he's gonna be trouble for Dos Santos. That's gonna be a tough fight for him.
     
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  15. One Punch KO

    One Punch KO Well-Known Member Full Member

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    About time Junior Dos Santos got set up for a title shot.

    In truth, he should have had one before Carwin or Velasquez.
     
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