Dana White Opens Up on What’s Next For Junior Dos Santos

Former champion Junior Dos Santos faced his third consecutive knockout loss against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the main card of UFC 252.

While most of the heavyweights from his era are calling it quits, JDS is still out there taking on the top-rated heavyweights. However, that still doesn’t justify his back-to-back defeats in the promotion.

That said, President Dana White seems to be vulnerable regarding JDS’ farewell. Even if it’s disheartening news, its true. Dos Santos is close to retirement.

Dana White is unsure about Junior Dos Santos in the future of UFC

In the post-fight press conference of UFC 252, White reflected on Dos Santos’ future and appeared hesitant to deliver a clear response.

Yet, White believes that it is the time for him to hang up the gloves. The UFC chief stated, “I obviously gotta… I don’t like to do stuff like that tonight but go home, think about it, take a weekend and then matchmaking is on Tuesday and then we think about JDS.

He is the nicest guy in the world, love that guy”

‘Cigano’ Dos Santos could have revived his falling MMA career with a win against Rozenstruik at UFC 252. He started off the fight with the same intention and landed some heavy shots.

The second round appeared similar until Rozenstruik made some adjustments to land the knockout blow. It was JDS’ third straight KO defeat following to his last two against Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou.

What’s next for JDS?

If not for retirement, JDS would desperately need a win in his next appearance. However, considering his recent run, it doesn’t seem that the Brazilian would be offered any of the top-gunners.

Dos Santos can still retain himself in the division against plenty of other names. If he decides to revive his failing career, there’s a rematch awaiting with Alistair Overeem or a thriller with Walt Harris.

Yet, Dana White is the man to leap the green signal, and he is not quite thrilled about this idea.