Watch Junior Dos Santos get knocked out in first round
Junior Dos Santos faced a disappointing defeat in his first match at Netflix's inaugural MMA event. He was knocked out in the first round by Cuban fighter Robelis Despaigne, who executed a powerful three-punch combination. This match marked Dos Santos' return to the ring after competing for Gamebred FC in March 2024.
- ▪Junior Dos Santos was knocked out in the first round during Netflix's first broadcast MMA event.
- ▪Robelis Despaigne delivered a strong three-punch combo that stunned Dos Santos early in the fight.
- ▪This was Dos Santos' first match since March 2024, where he competed for Gamebred FC.
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