Junior dos Santos will knock Cain Velasques

There is no denying that Velasques is a very well-rounded fighter who possesses all the weapons, tools, and skills of a great champ inside or outside the octagon. However, I doubt he's had to face as many woes and hardships in life as my fellow countryman JDS. One has to know it's damn hard to get a good break in Brazil once you stem from humble beginnings. Even though Brazil is known for its great masters of Jiu-Jitsu, MMA is not as big and popular as it is in the USA right now. Most fighters strive to make ends meet and can only usually train at night before landing a sponsor or a good contract. 

Top-notch Brazilian fighters had to overcome a bevy of hurdles all through their career and life to achieve the level they are at right now. I live near an MMA gym down here in the state of São Paulo and, at times, I swing by it to watch some sparring. I see athletes pretty much living on the premises as they can't afford to commute every day or pay rent. Those are MMA powerhouse in the making, just as JDS once was, hungry, for recognition as a fighter and, eventually, make it to the UFC! 

Make no mistake, however, the myriad of woes they have to cope with serve only to spur them on, to motivate them in their journey towards eventually becoming top contenders and providing the good life they've always dreamed of for themselves and their families. 

With the success of the latest event in Rio, as well as the recent deal closed with the biggest TV network (Rede Globo), given the newfound media hype and hoopla around the UFC, better opportunities are certainly foreseeable for these warriors. Having said that, I believe JDS' willpower, heart and resilience will be too much for Cain to handle. I say Cain Velasques will get knocked out in the second round. This prediction is as good as gold. You can take it to the bank LOL.