Best fights of Junior dos Santos
Over 20 years as a professional, Junior dos Santos has compiled a 23-11 (17) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Junior dos Santos KOs Cain Velasquez
On November 12, 2011 Junior dos Santos fought Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight title. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Velasquez was 29 with a record of 9-0. Santos was on a 8-fight winning streak and Velasquez was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Cain Velasquez via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Junior dos Santos KOs Frank Mir
On May 26, 2012 Junior dos Santos defended his UFC heavyweight title against Frank Mir. Santos was 28 years old with a record of 14-1, and Mir was 33 with a record of 16-5. Santos was on a 9-fight winning streak and Mir was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Frank Mir via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Junior dos Santos KOs Mirko Cro Cop
On September 19, 2009 Junior dos Santos faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 25 years old with a record of 8-1, and Cop was 35 with a record of 25-6-2. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cop was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Mirko Cro Cop via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Junior dos Santos KOs Fabrício Werdum
On October 25, 2008 Junior dos Santos faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 24 years old with a record of 6-1, and Werdum was 31 with a record of 11-3-1. Santos was coming off a win and Werdum was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Fabrício Werdum via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Junior dos Santos KOs Gilbert Yvel
On January 2, 2010 Junior dos Santos faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Santos was 25 years old with a record of 9-1, and Yvel was 33 with a record of 36-13-1. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak and Yvel was coming off a win. Santos stopped Gilbert Yvel via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Junior dos Santos KOs Derrick Lewis
On March 9, 2019 Junior dos Santos faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 20-5, and Lewis was 34 with a record of 21-6. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Lewis was coming off a loss. Santos stopped Derrick Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Junior dos Santos defeats Ben Rothwell
On April 10, 2016 Junior dos Santos faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 17-4, and Rothwell was 34 with a record of 36-9. Santos was coming off a loss, while Rothwell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
8. Junior dos Santos KOs Mark Hunt
On May 25, 2013 Junior dos Santos faced Mark Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 29 years old with a record of 15-2, and Hunt was 39 with a record of 9-7. Santos was coming off a loss, while Hunt was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Mark Hunt via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Junior dos Santos KOs Gabriel Gonzaga
On March 21, 2010 Junior dos Santos faced Gabriel Gonzaga in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Gonzaga was 30 with a record of 11-4. Santos was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gonzaga was coming off a win. Santos stopped Gabriel Gonzaga via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Junior dos Santos defeats Stipe Miocic
On December 13, 2014 Junior dos Santos faced Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 16-3, and Miocic was 32 with a record of 12-1. Santos was coming off a loss, while Miocic was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.