Cigano wants another KO against Cro Cop

By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

With two quick knockout victories in the UFC, Junior "Cigano" dosSantos wants to do it again in the UFC 103, but will have another tough challenge ahead. After debuting in the octagon against the Fabrício Werdum, the Brazilian will face now Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, but guarantees the same strategy in the bout, going for a stand up war.

"I train a lot of Boxing, I like the striking a lot and I’ll go after another knockout. What I want is the knockout", says Cigano, who can show his Jiu-Jitsu for the first time in the Ultimate, but will prefer to fight standing. "I’m training a lot of ground, a lot of Wrestling. This guy is dangerous standing, but I’m going after the knockout, as always. With the opportunity, I’ll show my ground too", revealed the fighter, excited for the fight against another former Pride star.

"I'm facing it as a very good opportunity in my life. Cro Cop is a guy that, if you talk about MMA, you know who he is. He’s very dangerous and famous, if not the most dangerous man in the MMA. I’m very happy with the change of opponent, this is an incredible opportunity, as when happened the fight with Werdum”, celebrates the fighter.