MMANews.com Staff<br><br>
Cain Velasquez is fresh off dethroning Brock Lesnar of the UFC Heavyweight strap and has Junior Dos Santos sitting in wait as he is likely to defend the title for the first time in April at UFC 129 in Toronto, though the fight hasn?t been officially announced by the UFC.<br><br>
The new Heavyweight Champion has been on the road more often than not and has seen the fan support around him sky rocket, something he feels at home with despite being away from home ?It?s been fantastic. I hear from fans all over the world. There is so much support behind me and it feels great. It?s been crazy (since winning the title). I?m definitely on the road a lot but that comes with the territory. The UFC is the best MMA organization in the world and to be a major part of that is an honor. At heart I?m a family man but I love all the support I receive from the fans and I can?t wait to go home and defend my title. ?.<br><br>
When he does return home the number one contender for a shot at the title, Junior Dos Santos, will be waiting for his crack at becoming the top dog in the Heavyweight division. Dos Santos has displayed dangerous striking since making his UFC debut, winning all six of his fights, five of them stoppages due to strikes. .<br><br>
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A dangerous opponent, yes, but one Velasquez feels a win over helps establish his place among the best, ?Junior is a great fighter. He has incredible stand up and I expect nothing less than a war. I want to fight the best. I came into this sport to be the best and the only way to achieve that is to go face-to-face with best. It?s a hard road to keep this belt around my waist, but I?m up for the challenge.? .<br><br>
2-0 when he entered the UFC and now 9-0 in his career, the 28 year old Velasquez has faced stiff competition on his way to the top including Cheick Kongo, Ben Rothwell, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira before stopping who many believed would hold the title for a long time, Brock Lesnar. It took him 4:12 and won him knockout of the night honors and UFC knockout of the year honors and despite derailing the perceived unstoppable freight train Velasquez stays humble in talking about Lesnar ?He is a great fighter, we both trained hard for the fight. It was a great feeling knowing all the hard work paid off.? .<br><br>
All the hard work comes from time spent at his team?s gym in San Jose, CA, at the <a href=http://www.akakickbox.com/>American Kickboxing Academy</a> which features the likes of UFC stand outs Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Mike Swick, and Phil Baroni, as well as others such as former USA Olympic Wrestling Team Captain Daniel Cormier and former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson. ?My advantage will be to train the best I can and be surrounded by my camp that pushes the best out of me every day. I truly believe I have the best camp in the world. They really push me. My camp (AKA) pushes me to be the best. Day in and day out. I wouldn?t be where I am without them. ?.<br><br>
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Velasquez comes from a strong wrestling base having been a two time NCAA Division 1 All American and feels that although his wrestling base is a good one to start from, his drive to be a complete fighter in all aspects of the sport will help keep him where he is today ?Historically wrestlers have done very well but I truly believe you need to be well rounded in all aspects. Is it a must? I believe so. I believe every fighter has something you can learn from. I aim to be complete. To stay on top you need to be good at every aspect. I hope to achieve that.? .<br><br>
Staying on top is something one of his idols, Fedor Emelianenko did for most of his career. The Russian is coming of his first loss and only recently, since the likes of Velasquez himself have come onto the scene, has he seen himself out of the top spot on heavyweight rankings. Despite Emelianeneko?s last outing, Velasquez still sees him as his dream opponent and gives his takes on the Russian?s legendary career ?Absolutely(he is still relevant). He is a legend and one fight does not define a career of dominance.? .<br><br>
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On his involvement with BSN: ?Any fighter will tell you that diet and supplementation are key to maximizing your ability. BSN is the best of the best and I am happy to represent their brand. Plus I get all the free product I need!? .<br><br>
On what works for him: ?Recovery products are the most important for me. Cellmass and Syntha-6 are my two favorite products. ?.<br><br>
How their products can help you: ?Whatever their training need may be the have a product to support your goals. it is always important to fuel you body to allow it to recover. Protein is the key to that and BSN?s Syntha-6 makes refueling pretty easy!? .<br><br>
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