Nogueira backs Dos Santos to become a champ

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira believes Junior Dos Santos has what it takes to become a future UFC champion.

Dos Santos managed an impressive victory over Croatian fighter Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 103.

“He’s going to be a future champ for sure,” he told FanHouse. “Without a doubt. He’s strong, fast, athletic. He has good wrestling, good ground game. He’s a complete fighter.”

UFC president Dana White has also hailed Dos Santos for his performance in the fight with Cro Cop.

“Dos Santos is no joke,” he said. “That definitely put him on the heavyweight map right now. He’s in the mix.”

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