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Roy Nelson vs Dos Santos in the works for UFC 117

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  • Roy Nelson vs Dos Santos in the works for UFC 117

    Roy Nelson (15-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) won't be tussling with Cheick Kongo after all.

    Kongo (15-6-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has withdrawn from a rumored meeting with Nelson at UFC 116 due to a back injury, according to multiple reports. In his place, the UFC has slotted a surprising replacement: Junior Dos Santos (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC).

    According to MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) sources close to the event, at least one fighter has agreed to the contest, now targeted for the main card of UFC 117, with the intention to sign a bout agreement.

    UFC 117 takes place Aug. 7 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City. A middleweight title match between champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen is expected to headline.

    Nelson, 33, racked up his second consecutive octagon victory with a shellacking of 6-foot-11 Stefan Struve at UFC on Versus 1 in March. The winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 10" bucked most predictions by quickly getting inside on Struve and knocking him out with a right hand in just 33 seconds.

    Previously, Nelson completed a decisive, yet controversial, sweep of the "TUF 10" heavyweights with a first-round knockout of Brendan Schaub in the show's finale. UFC president Dana White criticized his tactical approach to his fights on the show, and despite some initial push-back with the outspoken UFC figurehead, he later told MMAjunkie.com that he is now a "company man."

    The 25-year-old Dos Santos fought alongside Nelson at UFC on Versus 1 and delivered his fifth consecutive stoppage victory when he knocked out former contender Gabriel Gonzaga in less than four minutes. The victory put the up-and-comer on many observers' lists as a serious contender in the division, which could make the fight with Nelson all the more pivotal.

    The only man to make it out of the first round with Dos Santos is former PRIDE champion Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, who verbally submitted to the Brazilian in the third round after being battered for more than two rounds.

    Dos Santos also owns a first-round knockout victory over Struve, which took place at UFC 95 this past February.
    Well, as much as I like big country, I think he will get smoked in this one. Dos Santos is making a run at the title, and I don't see many guys standing in his way.
    "He woke up because I kept punching him in the face." --Thiago Alves

    "I'm telling you, once your car's been stolen, it never runs the same again. It's like a guy sleeping with your girl. He leaves his mark all over her."- Drama (Entourage)

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    Re: Roy Nelson vs Dos Santos in the works for UFC 117

    Horrible main card! What happened to Gonzaga?

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    • #3
      Re: Roy Nelson vs Dos Santos in the works for UFC 117

      Well, he just lost to Dos Santos 2 months ago. I haven't heard who he is fighting next
      "He woke up because I kept punching him in the face." --Thiago Alves

      "I'm telling you, once your car's been stolen, it never runs the same again. It's like a guy sleeping with your girl. He leaves his mark all over her."- Drama (Entourage)

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      • #4
        Re: Roy Nelson vs Dos Santos in the works for UFC 117

        seems like he kind of fell apart recently

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