Rousey vs. Carano video: Robelis Despaigne pulverizes Junior Dos Santos
Robelis Despaigne defeated UFC legend Junior Dos Santos by knockout in the first round at the Rousey vs. Carano event. The fight, held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marked Despaigne's return to MMA after competing in Karate Combat. Despaigne called for a future bout with Francis Ngannou following his victory.
- ▪Robelis Despaigne defeated Junior Dos Santos via knockout at 2:59 of Round 1.
- ▪The heavyweight bout took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- ▪Despaigne is the current Karate Combat heavyweight champion with a 7-0 record in the promotion.
- ▪Dos Santos had not competed in gloved MMA since May 2022 and has lost five consecutive gloved MMA fights.
- ▪Despaigne called for a fight against Francis Ngannou after his win.
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