At UFC on Fox 13, Junior dos Santos will test the up-and-coming Stipe Miocic, who could earn a title shot with a victory over the former heavyweight champion on Saturday.
It has been 14 months since dos Santos last stepped into the Octagon at UFC 166, where he lost his rubber match with current champion Cain Velasquez. Considering he's not likely to earn a fourth bout with Velasquez any time soon, dos Santos will need some help to get another crack at reclaiming UFC gold.
Miocic, meanwhile, has won three in a row, most recently knocking out Fabio Maldonado in May. Originally scheduled to meet dos Santos at that event in Brazil, Miocic has been rebooked for a contest with Cigano, who will be the biggest test he's had in MMA.
Regardless of the main event outcome this weekend, dos Santos and Miocic will have spots on the UFC roster. The same can't be said for some other UFC on Fox 13 competitors. Here are the individuals sitting on the hot seat heading into the event, which will be hosted by Phoenix.
Source http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2293305-ufc-on-fox-13-whos-on-the-hot-seat-in-phoenix-this-saturday
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