Cigano says Overeem doesn't deserve a title shot and chooses Velasquez as challenger

junior gypsy knocked out the North American Frank mir, last week, and defended the UFC heavyweight belt for the first time. But, even with the triumph, the Brazilian is not thinking about rest and is already looking at possible challengers. In an interview with the North American website “Bloody elbow“, Cigano says he doesn’t choose opponents, but he thinks alistair overeem, who was going to face him at UFC 146 but was caught in a drug test, doesn't deserve another chance.

“I really don't care who my opponent is, it just depends on the UFC. But I think Overeem doesn't deserve to fight for the title, at least at this moment, because of doping”, said Cigano, who chose who his next challenge would be.

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“I believe (Cain) Velasquez deserves the rematch, but it’s not just up to me. If they tell me to fight Alistair, Cain or anyone else, I’ll be ready,” he added.

Cigano also revealed that the case Jon Jones – champion of the light heavyweight category – move up to the heavyweight division, he will be a great challenge in a possible title fight.

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"Jon Jones it is very good. He is really different. If he goes to heavyweight, things will definitely get more difficult. I really like Jones, but if he moves up a division and deserves a chance to fight for the title, we will go to the Octagon and I will do my best to beat him”, he concluded.

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