This is a bout that had been booked as the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 finale, however Dos Santos had to withdraw due to injury. It's also a bout that makes a lot of sense for the UFC to book. Why? Miocic has announced himself of late, beating Gabriel Gonzaga, and Roy Nelson, getting himself up in the rankings, and looking like a legit threat in doing so. When Dos Santos had to withdraw from the TUF Brazil 3 bout, Fabio Maldonado stepped up to replace him, moving up a weight class. Miocic dispatched him easily, and is on a three-fight win streak as a result. Miocic needs another win before getting a crack at the belt, and beating JDS would definitely do it. There are some other options for Miocic as well, but this is realistically the best non-title fight the UFC could put together right now. So there you have it. Who would you book?
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
