Rousey vs. Carano video: Robelis Despaigne flattens Junior dos Santos with brutal knockout in first round
Robelis Despaigne delivered a powerful knockout against former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos in the first round of their heavyweight bout. The fight, held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marked the first MMA event streamed on Netflix. Despaigne's victory, achieved at 2:59 of the opening round, showcased his striking power and signaled a potential resurgence in his MMA career.
- ▪Robelis Despaigne knocked out Junior dos Santos at 2:59 of the first round.
- ▪The fight took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on May 16, 2026.
- ▪This was the first MMA fight ever broadcast on Netflix.
- ▪Despaigne credited Karate Combat for helping prepare him for the fight.
- ▪Referee Frank Trigg stopped the fight immediately after dos Santos was rendered unconscious by a right hand.
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