Ep 1. Champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
- November 12, 2011
In the first episode of UFC on FOX, viewers were treated to an explosive fight between two talented fighters, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, for the heavyweight championship title.
The anticipation leading up to the fight was palpable. The two warriors had already faced off in a previous bout that resulted in a win for Velasquez, but dos Santos was determined not to let him avenge his loss.
The two fighters entered the Octagon with an intensity that captured the attention of fans around the world. Velasquez's superior wrestling skills were matched against dos Santos's knockout power, making for an intriguing matchup.
The first round saw dos Santos land several heavy punches while Velasquez tried to take him down. The Brazilian fighter managed to fend off the takedown attempts, but Velasquez was able to control the pace of the fight and keep his opponent on the defensive.
In the second round, Velasquez's tactics paid off as he was finally able to take dos Santos down and control him on the ground. The Mexican fighter nearly finished the fight with a barrage of ground and pound strikes, but dos Santos managed to survive until the bell rang.
Dos Santos came out swinging in the third round, looking to finish the fight on his feet. Velasquez managed to land a takedown and started to wear his opponent down with a punishing ground and pound attack.
As the fight wore on, it became clear that Velasquez's superior wrestling skills and conditioning were too much for dos Santos to handle. The Mexican fighter was able to maintain control throughout the remainder of the fight, ultimately winning a unanimous decision victory and retaining his heavyweight championship title.
The excitement and drama of the fight were captured perfectly by the UFC on FOX broadcast team, who expertly called every punch, kick, and takedown with enthusiasm and skill. UFC on FOX had arrived, and it was clear that the show was going to be the premier destination for top-notch fighting action.