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Overeem title clash will be stand-up war - Dos Santos

ESPN staff
January 1, 2012
Junior Dos Santos is relishing his title defence against Alistair Overeem © Getty Images
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Junior Dos Santos has promised a fight for the fans when he defends his UFC heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem.

Former Strikeforce champion Overeem secured his title shot with a first round knockout of Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 in Las Vegas, prompting Lesnar to announce his retirement from the sport.

And Dos Santos, who beat Cain Velasquez to get his hands on the heavyweight belt in November, believes his next fight will be an entertaining one, if both fighters play to their strengths.

"It's going to be really, really good for the fans," Dos Santos told USA Today. "Because he's a striker (and) I'm a striker, it's going to be a stand-up battle.

"He's pretty good at using his kicks, his knees, his punches. But I believe so much in my boxing."

Dos Santos is currently recovering from knee surgery, and a summer date has been touted for the match-up between the two striking specialists.

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