Watch Junior Dos Santos get knocked out in first round
Junior Dos Santos didn't have the showing he was hoping for at the Intuit Dome for the opening match of Netflix's first broadcast MMA event.
Junior Dos Santos didn't have the showing he was hoping for during the opening match of Netflix's first broadcast MMA event at the Intuit Dome on Saturday, May 16. Cuban fighter Robelis Despaigne delivered a strong three-punch combo that left Dos Santos stunned and confused early in the first round. It was the former UFC champion's first MVP fight since competing for Gamebred FC in March 2024.
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The Brazilian has delivered 15 wins by knockout while nine of his losses have been by knockout. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Junior Dos Santos get knocked out in first round