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Video: Junior dos Santos compares Alistair Overeem to Chael Sonnen

"That is Chael Sonnen school. People want to get a chance at the title just saying things. I know this guy is tough, but I don't think he is the biggest challenge inside the UFC. If he thinks he's better than me, when I fight him and he feels the power of my hand, he's gonna change his mind. We're gonna have the chance to be fighting each other and that's gonna be good. Especially for me. I wanna beat this guy one day."

Turns out all that trash talk from Alistair Overeem hasn't gone unnoticed. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos is all ears and has no problem facing off against "Demolition Man" after his championship rematch opposite Cain Velasquez at UFC 155 later this year. Can the sidelined "Reem" put his money where his mouth is in 2013? Or will "Cigano" show him the power of Brazilian boxing? Early predictions Maniacs, let's hear 'em.

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