Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne MVP MMA live blog
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos faced Robelis Despaigne in a main card bout at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano, held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event marked the first-ever MMA fight broadcast on Netflix. Dos Santos, 42, returned from recent appearances in bareknuckle MMA, while Despaigne brought his striking prowess from Karate Combat.
- ▪Junior dos Santos is a former UFC heavyweight champion with notable wins over Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum, and Derrick Lewis.
- ▪Robelis Despaigne is a Karate Combat heavyweight titleholder known for his highlight-reel knockouts, including four finishes in 20 seconds or less.
- ▪Dos Santos last competed in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA, where he defeated Alan Belcher and Fabricio Werdum.
- ▪Despaigne has lost his last two MMA fights but has gained prominence through his performances in Karate Combat.
- ▪The event took place on May 15, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as part of a Netflix-featured card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
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