Junior dos Santos losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Junior dos Santos has compiled a 23-11 (17) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses against ten different opponents, three of them in title fights.
11. Junior dos Santos loses to Robelis Despaigne via KO
On May 16, 2026 Junior dos Santos faced Robelis Despaigne in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 42 years old with a record of 23-10, and Despaigne was 37 with a record of 5-2. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Despaigne was on a 2-fight losing streak. Despaigne stopped Santos via KO in the 1st round.
10. Junior dos Santos loses to Yorgan De Castro via KO
On May 20, 2022 Junior dos Santos faced Yorgan De Castro in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 38 years old with a record of 21-9, and Castro was 34 with a record of 8-3. Santos was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Castro was on a 2-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Santos via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Junior dos Santos loses to Ciryl Gane via KO
On December 12, 2020 Junior dos Santos faced Ciryl Gane in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 36 years old with a record of 21-8, and Gane was 30 with a record of 6-0. Santos was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Gane was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gane stopped Santos via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Junior dos Santos loses to Jairzinho Rozenstruik via KO
On August 15, 2020 Junior dos Santos faced Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 36 years old with a record of 21-7, and Rozenstruik was 32 with a record of 10-1. Santos was on a 2-fight losing streak and Rozenstruik was coming off a loss. Rozenstruik stopped Santos via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Junior dos Santos loses to Curtis Blaydes via KO
On January 25, 2020 Junior dos Santos faced Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 21-6, and Blaydes was 28 with a record of 12-2. Santos was coming off a loss, while Blaydes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Blaydes stopped Santos via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Junior dos Santos loses to Francis Ngannou via KO
On June 29, 2019 Junior dos Santos faced Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 35 years old with a record of 21-5, and Ngannou was 32 with a record of 13-3. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ngannou was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ngannou stopped Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Junior dos Santos loses to Stipe Miocic in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 13, 2017 Junior dos Santos fought Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 18-4, and Miocic was 34 with a record of 16-2. Santos was coming off a win and Miocic was on a 4-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Santos via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Junior dos Santos loses to Alistair Overeem via KO
On December 19, 2015 Junior dos Santos faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 17-3, and Overeem was 35 with a record of 39-14. Santos was coming off a win and Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Overeem stopped Santos via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Junior dos Santos loses to Cain Velasquez in their 3rd fight via KO
On October 19, 2013 Junior dos Santos fought Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Santos was 29 years old with a record of 16-2, and Velasquez was 31 with a record of 12-1. Santos was coming off a win and Velasquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Velasquez stopped Santos via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Junior dos Santos loses to Cain Velasquez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 29, 2012 Junior dos Santos defended his UFC heavyweight title against Cain Velasquez. It was their second meeting. Santos was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Velasquez was 30 with a record of 10-1. Santos was on a 10-fight winning streak and Velasquez was coming off a win. Santos lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Velasquez.
1. Junior dos Santos loses to Joaquim Ferreira in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 10, 2007 Junior dos Santos faced Joaquim Ferreira in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Santos was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Ferreira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Ferreira submitted Santos via armbar in the 1st round.