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Heavyweight ·
Completed
Age
42
Height
6' 4"
Reach
77.0"
Weight
238 lbs.
Stance
Orthodox
Career Averages - Alistair Overeem
3.67
SLpM
64.0%
Str. Acc.
2.44
SApM
57.0%
Str. Def.
1.42
TD Avg
55.0%
TD Acc.
73.0%
TD Def.
0.8
Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Junior dos Santos
4.49
SLpM
47.0%
Str. Acc.
3.33
SApM
56.0%
Str. Def.
0.3
TD Avg
50.0%
TD Acc.
81.0%
TD Def.
0.1
Sub. Avg
Alistair Overeem - Fight History
LOSS
vs
Alexander Volkov
TKO (punches)
R2
2:06
·
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov ·
Feb 06, 2021
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkov | 0 | 10 of 20 | 50% | 10 of 20 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 54 of 88 | 61% | 54 of 88 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 8 of 14 | 57% | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 33 of 53 | 62% | 33 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 | |
| 2 | Alexander Volkov | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 2 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 21 of 35 | 60% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkov | 10 of 20 | 50% | 3 of 13 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 54 of 88 | 61% | 47 of 81 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 40 of 65 | 11 of 18 | 3 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Volkov | 8 of 14 | 57% | 3 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 33 of 53 | 62% | 26 of 46 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 22 of 34 | 8 of 14 | 3 of 5 | |
| 2 | Alexander Volkov | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 21 of 35 | 60% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 18 of 31 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogAlistair Overeem vs. Alexander Volkov
Round 1
Five hundred nineteen and one-half pounds, not counting referee Jason Herzog, are in the cage now for our headliner. The two heavyweight strikers in Overeem (47-18, 1 NC; 12-7 UFC) and Volkov (32-8, 6-2 UFC) will determine who is perhaps a win away for a title shot, while the other falls to the middle of the pack with their hopes dashed. The big men respectfully touch gloves, and the cage door seals behind them as we begin. Volkov lands a huge leg kick, and Overeem backs off to shell up against the fence. Volkov lands a few strikes but does not fall into a trap of Overeem letting loose a counter strike. The Russian pulls back at the last second of a big kick to draw a reaction out of his opponent, and his strikes are already making Overeem flinch. Volkov lands a front kick down the middle, and Overeem tries to catch it and lets it go. Volkov chops at the calf with a kick, and he does not follow it and instead eats a huge right hand from “The Demolition Man.” Overeem loads up with another, and Volkov eats it like borscht and retreats against the cage wall. Volkov stalks down his opponent, but he takes a right hand and clinches up. Volkov separates, and he absorbs a left hand and fights off a takedown attempt. Volkov fires off a high kick that is blocked, and a single jab is pawed away without issue. Overeem ducks forward to land a big uppercut, and he continues along with a thudding body kick. Overeem backs off to land a kick to the thigh, and Volkov counters him with a left hand that puts Overeem down. Overeem might not be hurt and he may have slipped, but Volkov chases after him to hammer him with punches. Not sensing a finish, Volkov lets him back up and reaches out with his left jab. Volkov lands a couple punches and a knee up the middle, and he backs off to land a heavy kick to the body. Overeem lunges forward with a left hand, and Volkov picks at him with a low kick and a jab. Volkov chambers a right hand but does not throw it, and Overeem swings and misses wildly with a looping left. Volkov assaults Overeem with a barrage of punches, and Overeem covers up and takes some damage as his face is marked up. The round ends with Overeem aiming a punch to the body.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Round 2
The heavyweights touch gloves to stat off the second round, and Overeem rushes forward shoulder first and eats a right hand. Overeem lets loose a head kick that gets blocked, and Volkov triples up on his left hand to sting Overeem. A solid one-two snaps Overeem’s head back, and Overeem ducks down to wing a left hook but it glances off the guard. Overeem crashes in to tie the Russian up, but he pushes Volkov away and gets jabbed. Volkov splits the guard with a few punches, and Overeem is stalking him down and pushes him back into the cage wall. “Drago” connects with a heavy one-two, and Overeem is in the danger zone. Overeem turns away as he takes another punch, and Volkov rips into him with punches in bunches. Volkov measures his shots and does not punch himself out, and Herzog cautions Overeem to defend himself. Overeem attacks a takedown but it is easily stuffed.
Volkov measures his strikes and lands punches that make Overeem’s legs wobble. “Drago” fires off a deadly one-two, and a bloodied Overeem stumbles to the canvas and topples over. Herzog has seen enough, and Volkov walks off knowing his work tonight is done.
We have a legitimate, new heavyweight contender on the rise, as Volkov notched a very impressive win against a devastatingly effective striker with a penchant for nasty finishes. Volkov goes down to join Overeem on his knees to thank him for the fight, showing respect for the legendary Dutchman in victory. In his post-fight interview, an eerily calm Volkov says it is his time, and that he is not done improving. With this fight card in the books, we return next week with a pay-per-view offering putting the welterweight title on the line.
The Official Result
Alexander Volkov def. Alistair Overeem R2 2:06 via TKO (Punches)
Round 1
Five hundred nineteen and one-half pounds, not counting referee Jason Herzog, are in the cage now for our headliner. The two heavyweight strikers in Overeem (47-18, 1 NC; 12-7 UFC) and Volkov (32-8, 6-2 UFC) will determine who is perhaps a win away for a title shot, while the other falls to the middle of the pack with their hopes dashed. The big men respectfully touch gloves, and the cage door seals behind them as we begin. Volkov lands a huge leg kick, and Overeem backs off to shell up against the fence. Volkov lands a few strikes but does not fall into a trap of Overeem letting loose a counter strike. The Russian pulls back at the last second of a big kick to draw a reaction out of his opponent, and his strikes are already making Overeem flinch. Volkov lands a front kick down the middle, and Overeem tries to catch it and lets it go. Volkov chops at the calf with a kick, and he does not follow it and instead eats a huge right hand from “The Demolition Man.” Overeem loads up with another, and Volkov eats it like borscht and retreats against the cage wall. Volkov stalks down his opponent, but he takes a right hand and clinches up. Volkov separates, and he absorbs a left hand and fights off a takedown attempt. Volkov fires off a high kick that is blocked, and a single jab is pawed away without issue. Overeem ducks forward to land a big uppercut, and he continues along with a thudding body kick. Overeem backs off to land a kick to the thigh, and Volkov counters him with a left hand that puts Overeem down. Overeem might not be hurt and he may have slipped, but Volkov chases after him to hammer him with punches. Not sensing a finish, Volkov lets him back up and reaches out with his left jab. Volkov lands a couple punches and a knee up the middle, and he backs off to land a heavy kick to the body. Overeem lunges forward with a left hand, and Volkov picks at him with a low kick and a jab. Volkov chambers a right hand but does not throw it, and Overeem swings and misses wildly with a looping left. Volkov assaults Overeem with a barrage of punches, and Overeem covers up and takes some damage as his face is marked up. The round ends with Overeem aiming a punch to the body.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Volkov
Round 2
The heavyweights touch gloves to stat off the second round, and Overeem rushes forward shoulder first and eats a right hand. Overeem lets loose a head kick that gets blocked, and Volkov triples up on his left hand to sting Overeem. A solid one-two snaps Overeem’s head back, and Overeem ducks down to wing a left hook but it glances off the guard. Overeem crashes in to tie the Russian up, but he pushes Volkov away and gets jabbed. Volkov splits the guard with a few punches, and Overeem is stalking him down and pushes him back into the cage wall. “Drago” connects with a heavy one-two, and Overeem is in the danger zone. Overeem turns away as he takes another punch, and Volkov rips into him with punches in bunches. Volkov measures his shots and does not punch himself out, and Herzog cautions Overeem to defend himself. Overeem attacks a takedown but it is easily stuffed.
Volkov measures his strikes and lands punches that make Overeem’s legs wobble. “Drago” fires off a deadly one-two, and a bloodied Overeem stumbles to the canvas and topples over. Herzog has seen enough, and Volkov walks off knowing his work tonight is done.
We have a legitimate, new heavyweight contender on the rise, as Volkov notched a very impressive win against a devastatingly effective striker with a penchant for nasty finishes. Volkov goes down to join Overeem on his knees to thank him for the fight, showing respect for the legendary Dutchman in victory. In his post-fight interview, an eerily calm Volkov says it is his time, and that he is not done improving. With this fight card in the books, we return next week with a pay-per-view offering putting the welterweight title on the line.
The Official Result
Alexander Volkov def. Alistair Overeem R2 2:06 via TKO (Punches)
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Confident
picked Feb 1, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Alexander Volkov
Big Brady picks Alexander Volkov, emphasizing his cardio, output, and takedown defense. He notes that Overeem's chin is completely shot and that he has been knocked out 14 times. He expects Volkov to be the 15th to knock him out, likely in the later rounds. He also suggests looking at the over 1.5 rounds prop.
method: KO, round: 4, prop: over 1.5 rounds
"I'm gonna go with Volkov here to get a knockout, I'm gonna say he's gonna be the 15th person to knock out Alistair Overeem... give me like a fourth round knockout."
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Feb 5, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Alexander Volkov
Daniel Levi picks Alexander Volkov, citing his improved power at 265 pounds and his ability to sit down on punches. He notes Volkov's 40 pro fights and prime condition, and expects him to outpoint and eventually knock out Overeem. He respects Overeem but believes Volkov's size and power will be decisive.
"i think it's a fun competitive striking match until volkov lands on the chin of overeem"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night
Expert
Confident
picked Feb 1, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Alistair Overeem
Overeem has shown evolution in his game since joining Team Elevation, landing 7 takedowns in his last 5 fights compared to only 3 in his first 13 UFC fights. He has accrued almost 18 minutes of control time in his last 3 fights, showing he can grind out wins. Volkov's takedown defense is sketchy (66% according to UFC stats) and he was taken down 14 times by Curtis Blaydes. Overeem's chin has held up well recently, and Volkov is not a one-punch knockout artist. Overeem's clinch work, knees, and top pressure should be key. I expect Overeem to slow the fight down, take Volkov down, and control him against the cage, winning a decision.
Overeem by decision; Overeem has at least a 40-45% chance to win, so plus money is value
"i like over him here i think he could kind of just slow this fight down i like the improvements that we've been seeing from him since he changed camps"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Jan 30, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Alexander Volkov
The MMA Guru picks Alexander Volkov, praising his patience, versatility, and takedown defense shown against Curtis Blaydes. He notes Overeem's tendency to shell up and get hit, and believes Volkov's front kicks and body work will be key. He predicts a second-round TKO via body shots, similar to Volkov's win over Walt Harris.
second round TKO by body shots
"i'm going with alexander volkov second round tko to the body shots"
WIN
vs
Augusto Sakai
TKO (elbows and punches)
R5
0:26
·
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai ·
Sep 05, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 92 of 114 | 80% | 106 of 131 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 5:29 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 99 of 173 | 57% | 120 of 196 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:22 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 11 of 18 | 61% | 12 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 22 of 36 | 61% | 24 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:45 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 13 of 16 | 81% | 14 of 17 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:12 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 24 of 40 | 60% | 28 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:58 | |
| 3 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 23 of 27 | 85% | 26 of 31 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:44 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 34 of 54 | 62% | 48 of 69 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:38 | |
| 4 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 40 of 48 | 83% | 49 of 59 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:18 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 19 of 43 | 44% | 20 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 | |
| 5 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 5 of 5 | 100% | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 92 of 114 | 80% | 53 of 73 | 30 of 31 | 9 of 10 | 28 of 43 | 16 of 16 | 48 of 55 |
| Augusto Sakai | 99 of 173 | 57% | 66 of 130 | 25 of 34 | 8 of 9 | 62 of 127 | 35 of 43 | 2 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 11 of 18 | 61% | 2 of 9 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Augusto Sakai | 22 of 36 | 61% | 13 of 23 | 8 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 27 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 13 of 16 | 81% | 5 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Augusto Sakai | 24 of 40 | 60% | 12 of 24 | 11 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 22 | 14 of 18 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alistair Overeem | 23 of 27 | 85% | 10 of 14 | 9 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 11 of 14 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 11 |
| Augusto Sakai | 34 of 54 | 62% | 27 of 47 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 21 of 37 | 11 of 14 | 2 of 3 | |
| 4 | Alistair Overeem | 40 of 48 | 83% | 31 of 38 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 33 of 39 |
| Augusto Sakai | 19 of 43 | 44% | 14 of 36 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 17 of 41 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 5 | Alistair Overeem | 5 of 5 | 100% | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 |
| Augusto Sakai | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Hesitant
picked Sep 2, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Augusto Sakai
Big Brady picks Sakai mainly as a fade on Overeem's chin, noting Overeem has 13 knockout losses. He acknowledges Sakai is not a huge power puncher but believes he can catch Overeem. He mentions Overeem might have better cardio and could take Sakai down, but Sakai has 83% takedown defense. He suggests betting Sakai inside the distance.
Sakai inside the distance
"i'm gonna go with sakai it's basically a fade on overeem's chin which is not an awful look at this point in his career"
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Sep 3, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Augusto Sakai
Daniel Levi picks Augusto Sakai to upset Alistair Overeem. He notes Sakai's underrated chin, having taken full KO blows from Arlovski without being hurt, and his methodical Muay Thai striking. Levi is concerned about Overeem's chin and tendency to admire his work, and believes Sakai will eventually catch Overeem, predicting a third-round knockout. He also mentions Sakai's competitive running background as a plus for cardio.
Sakai by KO in round 3
"i feel like sakai's got a very underrated chin man i haven't really seen him you know stumble get hurt drive none of that man so ... i feel like he's gonna come out here and knock alistair out i'ma …"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night
Expert
Confident
picked Sep 3, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Alistair Overeem
The host picks Overeem to win by third or fourth round TKO. He believes Overeem is better everywhere, with improved grappling and cardio since joining Team Elevation. He expects Overeem to wear on Sakai against the cage, take him down, and pound him out. He notes Overeem's chin is a concern but thinks he can survive Sakai's early power.
"i will take over him to win this fight probably by third or fourth round stoppage"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Aug 31, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Alistair Overeem
The MMA Guru picks Alistair Overeem, citing Sakai's lack of impressive wins and a controversial split decision over Andrei Arlovski that he considers a robbery. He believes Overeem's experience and ability to survive early storms will be key, and predicts a second or third round TKO via ground and pound. He notes Overeem's unappealing ground and pound style but expects it to be effective.
second or third round ground and pound tko
"i think overeem is actually gonna get a big ko here um maybe not a ko actually yeah no ko i think he takes down augusto sakai after rocking him gets the submission or gets a tko via crown and …"
WIN
vs
Walt Harris
TKO (punches)
R2
3:00
·
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris ·
May 16, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 68 of 85 | 80% | 97 of 115 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:22 |
| Walt Harris | 1 | 25 of 48 | 52% | 25 of 48 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:47 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 27 of 33 | 81% | 48 of 55 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:56 |
| Walt Harris | 1 | 24 of 42 | 57% | 24 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:47 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 1 | 41 of 52 | 78% | 49 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:26 |
| Walt Harris | 0 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 68 of 85 | 80% | 58 of 75 | 8 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 60 of 74 |
| Walt Harris | 25 of 48 | 52% | 19 of 41 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 19 | 1 of 3 | 18 of 26 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 27 of 33 | 81% | 21 of 27 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 23 of 28 |
| Walt Harris | 24 of 42 | 57% | 18 of 36 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 13 | 1 of 3 | 18 of 26 | |
| 2 | Alistair Overeem | 41 of 52 | 78% | 37 of 48 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 37 of 46 |
| Walt Harris | 1 of 6 | 16% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Confident
picked May 15, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Walt Harris
Big Brady picks Walt Harris by first-round knockout, citing Overeem's diminished chin and Harris' power. He notes that Overeem is likely the better fighter overall but cannot be trusted due to his chin, which has been knocked out 13 times. He believes Harris will land one shot and finish the fight. He acknowledges that Overeem could win if he takes Harris down, but doubts his wrestling is good enough. He mentions the emotional motivation for Harris after his daughter's passing.
first-round knockout, fight ends inside distance -425, emotional motivation
"I'm gonna go with Walt Harris here... I think it takes one shot to knockout over him and I think Walt Harris has that shot one of the hardest hitters in the heavyweight division so I like Walt Harris to …"
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked May 16, 2020 (fight day)
Walt Harris
Daniel Levi picks Walt Harris via vicious knockout. He believes Harris has turned a corner, putting things together, and has the proper technique and power to put away Overeem. He notes that Overeem is the more skilled fighter but has a small margin for error and is in denial about his recent KO loss. Levi emphasizes that Harris should stay composed and not fight too emotionally.
vicious knockout
"I got Walt Harris via vicious knockout I think he is gonna have that moment I think he will touch the chin of Overeem"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Hesitant
picked May 14, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Alistair Overeem
The host is torn but ultimately picks Overeem, citing his experience and ability to adjust after the Rozenstruik fight. He believes Overeem will be elusive, avoid Harris's early power, and take the fight to the ground for a TKO. He admits he's rooting for Harris due to his personal story but thinks Overeem's skills and tools will prevail.
Overeem by TKO in the third round
"I think I'm gonna go of Alistair Overeem win him by a second-round TKO I think he's gonna ground and pound Walt Harris"
LOSS
vs
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
KO (punch)
R5
4:56
·
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik ·
Dec 07, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 74 of 105 | 70% | 101 of 135 | 2 of 10 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 8:19 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 89 of 209 | 42% | 109 of 229 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 13 of 15 | 86% | 27 of 30 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:14 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 8 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 14 of 20 | 70% | 17 of 24 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:06 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 19 of 35 | 54% | 28 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 | |
| 3 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 18 of 25 | 72% | 27 of 35 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:30 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 14 of 33 | 42% | 22 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 4 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 18 of 28 | 64% | 18 of 28 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 30 of 73 | 41% | 30 of 73 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 5 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 11 of 17 | 64% | 12 of 18 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 21 of 55 | 38% | 21 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 74 of 105 | 70% | 48 of 76 | 12 of 13 | 14 of 16 | 46 of 76 | 9 of 9 | 19 of 20 |
| Alistair Overeem | 89 of 209 | 42% | 57 of 169 | 16 of 20 | 16 of 20 | 68 of 180 | 19 of 27 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 13 of 15 | 86% | 11 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 10 |
| Alistair Overeem | 5 of 13 | 38% | 1 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 4 | 5 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 14 of 20 | 70% | 4 of 10 | 8 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 13 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 19 of 35 | 54% | 9 of 23 | 7 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 25 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 18 of 25 | 72% | 14 of 19 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 8 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 10 |
| Alistair Overeem | 14 of 33 | 42% | 7 of 26 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 26 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | |
| 4 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 18 of 28 | 64% | 13 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 6 | 18 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 30 of 73 | 41% | 23 of 63 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 25 of 64 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 5 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 11 of 17 | 64% | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 | 11 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 21 of 55 | 38% | 17 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 5 | 19 of 53 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
WIN
vs
Aleksei Oleinik
TKO (knees and punches)
R1
4:45
·
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik ·
Apr 20, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 29 of 33 | 87% | 31 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:10 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 38 of 58 | 65% | 78 of 101 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:22 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 1 | 29 of 33 | 87% | 31 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:10 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 0 | 38 of 58 | 65% | 78 of 101 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:22 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 29 of 33 | 87% | 23 of 27 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 8 | 12 of 13 | 12 of 12 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 38 of 58 | 65% | 15 of 34 | 23 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 26 | 26 of 32 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 29 of 33 | 87% | 23 of 27 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 8 | 12 of 13 | 12 of 12 |
| Aleksei Oleinik | 38 of 58 | 65% | 15 of 34 | 23 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 26 | 26 of 32 | 0 of 0 |
WIN
vs
Sergei Pavlovich
TKO (punches)
R1
4:21
·
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 ·
Nov 24, 2018
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 22 of 26 | 84% | 26 of 31 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:57 |
| Sergei Pavlovich | 0 | 13 of 32 | 40% | 18 of 37 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 0 | 22 of 26 | 84% | 26 of 31 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:57 |
| Sergei Pavlovich | 0 | 13 of 32 | 40% | 18 of 37 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem | 22 of 26 | 84% | 13 of 16 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 5 | 7 of 7 | 12 of 14 |
| Sergei Pavlovich | 13 of 32 | 40% | 9 of 25 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 22 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Overeem | 22 of 26 | 84% | 13 of 16 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 5 | 7 of 7 | 12 of 14 |
| Sergei Pavlovich | 13 of 32 | 40% | 9 of 25 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 22 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogAlistair Overeem vs. Sergei Pavlovich
Round 1
Overeem crouches low with a high guard as he circles Pavlovich, feinting and testing the reactions of the Russian newcomer. Pavlovich clips “The ‘Reem” with a right hand, then shoves him away when Overeem attempts to tie up. An uppercut leaves Overeem covering up momentarily, but he recovers and drives forward to push Pavlovich against the wall. Pavlovich spins to the outside position in the clinch and walks Overeem out toward the middle, then the Dutchman reclaims control and marches him back to the fence. Pavlovich drops levels to try a double-leg, and now Overeem abandons the clinch to step back to the center. Overeem swings a big right hand at Pavlovich, tries to grab the Russian in the Thai clinch and winds up tossing him to the ground. Overeem kneels down in Pavlovich’s open guard, then stands over him with 60 seconds on the clock. Suddenly, Overeem turns up the volume on his right hands, smashing Pavlovich’s face with thunderous hammerfists. Pavlovich eats a couple punches before going fetal and turning away from Overeem. The body language is not good, and Overeem continues to pour on the right hands, prompting referee John Sharp to step in for the stoppage.
The Result
Alistair Overeem def. Sergey Pavlovich via TKO (Punches) R1 4:21
Round 1
Overeem crouches low with a high guard as he circles Pavlovich, feinting and testing the reactions of the Russian newcomer. Pavlovich clips “The ‘Reem” with a right hand, then shoves him away when Overeem attempts to tie up. An uppercut leaves Overeem covering up momentarily, but he recovers and drives forward to push Pavlovich against the wall. Pavlovich spins to the outside position in the clinch and walks Overeem out toward the middle, then the Dutchman reclaims control and marches him back to the fence. Pavlovich drops levels to try a double-leg, and now Overeem abandons the clinch to step back to the center. Overeem swings a big right hand at Pavlovich, tries to grab the Russian in the Thai clinch and winds up tossing him to the ground. Overeem kneels down in Pavlovich’s open guard, then stands over him with 60 seconds on the clock. Suddenly, Overeem turns up the volume on his right hands, smashing Pavlovich’s face with thunderous hammerfists. Pavlovich eats a couple punches before going fetal and turning away from Overeem. The body language is not good, and Overeem continues to pour on the right hands, prompting referee John Sharp to step in for the stoppage.
The Result
Alistair Overeem def. Sergey Pavlovich via TKO (Punches) R1 4:21
LOSS
vs
Curtis Blaydes
TKO (elbows)
R3
2:56
·
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 ·
Jun 09, 2018
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 7 of 12 | 58% | 24 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 37 of 53 | 69% | 62 of 85 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 7:47 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 10 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 9 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 | |
| 2 | Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 11 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 13 of 20 | 65% | 25 of 36 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:31 | |
| 3 | Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 0 | 23 of 28 | 82% | 28 of 34 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:57 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes | 7 of 12 | 58% | 3 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Alistair Overeem | 37 of 53 | 69% | 32 of 48 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 16 | 12 of 14 | 22 of 23 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Blaydes | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Curtis Blaydes | 4 of 5 | 80% | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 13 of 20 | 65% | 10 of 17 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 11 of 11 | |
| 3 | Curtis Blaydes | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 23 of 28 | 82% | 21 of 26 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 10 of 11 | 10 of 11 |
LOSS
vs
Francis Ngannou
KO (punch)
R1
1:42
·
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 ·
Dec 02, 2017
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | 0 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 6 of 14 | 42% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Ngannou | 0 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Alistair Overeem | 1 | 6 of 14 | 42% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 6 of 14 | 42% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Ngannou | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alistair Overeem | 6 of 14 | 42% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 |
Junior dos Santos - Fight History
LOSS
vs
Ciryl Gane
TKO (elbow)
R2
2:34
·
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno ·
Dec 12, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciryl Gane | 0 | 10 of 35 | 28% | 11 of 36 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 1 | 59 of 80 | 73% | 61 of 82 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciryl Gane | 0 | 9 of 23 | 39% | 9 of 23 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 37 of 47 | 78% | 37 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 | |
| 2 | Ciryl Gane | 0 | 1 of 12 | 8% | 2 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 1 | 22 of 33 | 66% | 24 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciryl Gane | 10 of 35 | 28% | 6 of 26 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 2 | 10 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 59 of 80 | 73% | 13 of 28 | 17 of 20 | 29 of 32 | 53 of 74 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciryl Gane | 9 of 23 | 39% | 5 of 15 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 37 of 47 | 78% | 7 of 16 | 12 of 12 | 18 of 19 | 36 of 46 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ciryl Gane | 1 of 12 | 8% | 1 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 22 of 33 | 66% | 6 of 12 | 5 of 8 | 11 of 13 | 17 of 28 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogJunior dos Santos vs. Ciryl Gane
Round 1
The main card opens up with a matchup as old as time, when the old lion and former champ dos Santos (21-8, 15-7 UFC) squares off with the young, hungry unbeaten up-and-comer Gane (6-0, 3-0 UFC). Keeping tabs on this heavyweight contest with two men combining for 21 stoppages across their 27 wins will be referee Jerin Valel. The glove touch checks in the bout, and we are underway! Both men are light on their feet in the early going, with neither committing on their strikes until Gane lands a leg kick. Gane reaches forward to try to lock on to a front choke from a standing position, but there is nothing to it so dos Santos shoves Gane away. Gane connects with several effective leg kicks, and dos Santos sits down on two punches but neither land flush. The Brazilian absorbs another leg kick and scores an overhand right, but he takes a hard body kick along the way. Gane lets loose a head kick, and dos Santos is barely able to block it and he returns with a leg kick of his own. The former champ marches him down and lands a punch to the body, but Gane circles out and does the same. Dos Santos sneaks in a heavy leg kick, but Gane returns fire with the same strike. Gane again fires off a head kick, and dos Santos blocks it once more but cannot make his opponent pay for it. Gane aims a leg kick while dos Santos swings a looping left hand, but the foot of the Frenchman slams into the cup and pauses the fight. Dos Santos recovers, and Valel warns Gane to close his fists as well. Gane starts up with leg kicks to both sides, and dos Santos walks through them and absorbs a front kick to the body as well. Gane chips away from a distance with leg kicks, and he scores a body kick as well, but dos Santos comes back at him with one. Gane stomps at the knee, and he drops his shin into dos Santos’ body. Dos Santos tries to grab his leg and toss him over, but Gane recovers and keeps his kicks going. Dos Santos crowds him and whiffs with a massive overhand right, so Gane targets the body and gets drilled with a spinning back kick. Two huge punches get Gane’s attention, and the Frenchman scrambles out of the way until the horn separates the two strikers.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Round 2
The glove touch kicks off the second stanza, and Gane is ready to chop down the lead leg of the ex-champ early. Dos Santos tries to return fire, and he ducks a left hand only to miss with his own. Gane digs the kicks into dos Santos’s leg, forcing a brief stance switch. Gane ducks down to throw a bit punch, and dos Santos does the same but neither can connect. Gane smashes his foot into dos Santos’’ torso, and dos Santos spins with a back fist that is feet away of his target. Dos Santos checks a kick and dings Gane with a right hand as Gane crashes forward. The Brazilian separates and gets stomp kicked in the leg. Gane works the leg with more kicks as dos Santos stalks him down, and dos Santos is unable to find his range as he swings and misses with a left hook. Gane hurts dos Santos with another leg kick, and he follows it with a piston-like jab that rocks “Cigano.” Gane steps forward with an elbow that makes dos Santos’ knees weak. A knee up the middle, and one more huge elbow lands behind dos Santos’ ear, and dos Santos falls forward and is done as Gane hammers him with a few academic punches. Valel calls the fight, and dos Santos pops up to protest the strike that may have landed on the mohawk line on the back of the head. Dos Santos calls Gane and Valel over to watch the replay, and the spot of the strike may be questionable and might draw further review at a later date. Regardless of the position of the strike – dos Santos was turning as Gane landed the blow, and Valel ruled it legal in the cage – this is a stellar performance for Gane, notching by far the biggest win of his career over a former champion.
The Official Result
Ciryl Gane def. Junior dos Santos R2 2:34 via TKO (Elbows)
Round 1
The main card opens up with a matchup as old as time, when the old lion and former champ dos Santos (21-8, 15-7 UFC) squares off with the young, hungry unbeaten up-and-comer Gane (6-0, 3-0 UFC). Keeping tabs on this heavyweight contest with two men combining for 21 stoppages across their 27 wins will be referee Jerin Valel. The glove touch checks in the bout, and we are underway! Both men are light on their feet in the early going, with neither committing on their strikes until Gane lands a leg kick. Gane reaches forward to try to lock on to a front choke from a standing position, but there is nothing to it so dos Santos shoves Gane away. Gane connects with several effective leg kicks, and dos Santos sits down on two punches but neither land flush. The Brazilian absorbs another leg kick and scores an overhand right, but he takes a hard body kick along the way. Gane lets loose a head kick, and dos Santos is barely able to block it and he returns with a leg kick of his own. The former champ marches him down and lands a punch to the body, but Gane circles out and does the same. Dos Santos sneaks in a heavy leg kick, but Gane returns fire with the same strike. Gane again fires off a head kick, and dos Santos blocks it once more but cannot make his opponent pay for it. Gane aims a leg kick while dos Santos swings a looping left hand, but the foot of the Frenchman slams into the cup and pauses the fight. Dos Santos recovers, and Valel warns Gane to close his fists as well. Gane starts up with leg kicks to both sides, and dos Santos walks through them and absorbs a front kick to the body as well. Gane chips away from a distance with leg kicks, and he scores a body kick as well, but dos Santos comes back at him with one. Gane stomps at the knee, and he drops his shin into dos Santos’ body. Dos Santos tries to grab his leg and toss him over, but Gane recovers and keeps his kicks going. Dos Santos crowds him and whiffs with a massive overhand right, so Gane targets the body and gets drilled with a spinning back kick. Two huge punches get Gane’s attention, and the Frenchman scrambles out of the way until the horn separates the two strikers.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gane
Round 2
The glove touch kicks off the second stanza, and Gane is ready to chop down the lead leg of the ex-champ early. Dos Santos tries to return fire, and he ducks a left hand only to miss with his own. Gane digs the kicks into dos Santos’s leg, forcing a brief stance switch. Gane ducks down to throw a bit punch, and dos Santos does the same but neither can connect. Gane smashes his foot into dos Santos’’ torso, and dos Santos spins with a back fist that is feet away of his target. Dos Santos checks a kick and dings Gane with a right hand as Gane crashes forward. The Brazilian separates and gets stomp kicked in the leg. Gane works the leg with more kicks as dos Santos stalks him down, and dos Santos is unable to find his range as he swings and misses with a left hook. Gane hurts dos Santos with another leg kick, and he follows it with a piston-like jab that rocks “Cigano.” Gane steps forward with an elbow that makes dos Santos’ knees weak. A knee up the middle, and one more huge elbow lands behind dos Santos’ ear, and dos Santos falls forward and is done as Gane hammers him with a few academic punches. Valel calls the fight, and dos Santos pops up to protest the strike that may have landed on the mohawk line on the back of the head. Dos Santos calls Gane and Valel over to watch the replay, and the spot of the strike may be questionable and might draw further review at a later date. Regardless of the position of the strike – dos Santos was turning as Gane landed the blow, and Valel ruled it legal in the cage – this is a stellar performance for Gane, notching by far the biggest win of his career over a former champion.
The Official Result
Ciryl Gane def. Junior dos Santos R2 2:34 via TKO (Elbows)
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Confident
picked Dec 9, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Ciryl Gane
Big Brady picks Ciryl Gane to win by second-round knockout. He notes Gane's reach advantage and JDS's declining chin, having been knocked out in three straight fights. He believes Gane's power will be enough to finish JDS and sees the fight staying on the feet. He thinks the line is fair and Gane is a solid parlay piece.
"give me cyril gone to win by second round knockout"
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Dec 11, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Ciryl Gane
Daniel is very high on Gane, calling him the best heavyweight prospect on earth. He praises Gane's composure, kickboxing background, stance switching, and finishing ability. He believes Gane will knock out dos Santos, noting dos Santos's decline and chin issues. He suggests Gane might be a nice parlay piece.
knockout, parlay piece
"i think cyril ghana is coming out here i think he's knocking out junior signo dos santos"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night
Expert
Confident
picked Dec 7, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Ciryl Gane
Gane is younger, faster, and more athletic with excellent movement and striking. Dos Santos is on a three-fight losing streak and has been knocked out in his last two. Gane should be able to pick JDS apart from the outside and avoid the clinch. The -410 line is steep, but Gane is a safe parlay piece. Expect a decision win for Gane.
Gane via decision; over 1.5 rounds
"i'm gonna go with gone view decision i think that's the way he goes about it... he just plays it safe sits on the outside lands a couple shots gets out of the way"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Dec 6, 2020 (6 days before fight)
Ciryl Gane
The MMA Guru picks Ciryl Gane, citing Junior dos Santos' recent KO losses and Gane's year-long training camp. He believes Gane will put power behind his shots and finish JDS in the first two rounds by TKO. He notes Gane's ability to turn it on when he wants and expects a dominant performance.
TKO in first two rounds
"i think cyril gain is going to beat up junior dos santos in my opinion i've just seen him ko too many times"
LOSS
vs
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
TKO (punches)
R2
3:47
·
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 ·
Aug 15, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 24 of 44 | 54% | 24 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 1 | 42 of 66 | 63% | 42 of 66 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 13 of 23 | 56% | 13 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 18 of 27 | 66% | 18 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 0 | 11 of 21 | 52% | 11 of 21 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Junior dos Santos | 1 | 24 of 39 | 61% | 24 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 24 of 44 | 54% | 6 of 22 | 13 of 15 | 5 of 7 | 24 of 44 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 42 of 66 | 63% | 21 of 41 | 1 of 2 | 20 of 23 | 30 of 49 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 17 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 13 of 23 | 56% | 2 of 10 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 18 of 27 | 66% | 4 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 15 | 18 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 11 of 21 | 52% | 4 of 12 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 3 | 11 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 24 of 39 | 61% | 17 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 7 of 8 | 12 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 17 |
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Confident
picked Aug 12, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Big Brady picks Rozenstruik to knock out dos Santos in the first round. He cites dos Santos' declining chin and poor fight IQ, while Rozenstruik has power and durability. He dismisses dos Santos' takedown threat due to lack of recent takedowns.
first round knockout
"give me first round first round knockout for rosenstein"
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Aug 14, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Daniel Levi picks Jairzinho Rozenstruik to knock out Junior dos Santos. He believes JDS is past his prime, fighting for a paycheck, and showed a lack of heart in the Curtis Blaydes loss. He notes that JDS hasn't landed a takedown since 2014 and will likely stand and trade with Rozenstruik, who is the better striker at this point. He also mentions that Rozenstruik's clinch and ground game are weak, but JDS won't exploit them.
Rozenstruik by KO; JDS's heart is questionable; Rozenstruik is younger and in better health
"i'm actually going to go with jerezinho to get back on track and i think he knocks out the former champ junior signo dos santos here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night
Expert
Confident
picked Aug 13, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Rozenstruik is the more calculated and educated striker with power and youth advantage. Dos Santos has declining chin and poor striking defense, often keeping his hands down. Rozenstruik will set up shots with leg kicks and counters, eventually clipping JDS. Dos Santos is a bad matchup for JDS stylistically, as he struggles against pure strikers with power.
Rozenstruik wins by TKO (-105); Rozenstruik in round 2 (+475)
"I think Rozenstruik is just the more calculated, educated striker here... I think we'll see Rozenstruik go out there and get the finish."
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Aug 9, 2020 (6 days before fight)
Junior dos Santos
The MMA Guru picks Junior dos Santos by first-round TKO via ground and pound. He believes JDS will use his technical striking to earn respect, then shoot for a double-leg takedown and dominate on the ground. He notes Rozenstruik is coming off a quick KO loss and may be rushed back.
first round tko
"i think jds goes out there double legs him and reigns down a flurry in the first round for a first round tko"
LOSS
vs
Curtis Blaydes
TKO (punches)
R2
1:06
·
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos ·
Jan 25, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 28 of 60 | 46% | 29 of 62 | 0 of 6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 7 of 30 | 23% | 7 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 14 of 38 | 36% | 15 of 40 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 5 of 23 | 21% | 5 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Curtis Blaydes | 0 | 14 of 22 | 63% | 14 of 22 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes | 28 of 60 | 46% | 20 of 51 | 3 of 3 | 5 of 6 | 19 of 51 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 7 of 30 | 23% | 3 of 23 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 7 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Blaydes | 14 of 38 | 36% | 8 of 32 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 14 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 5 of 23 | 21% | 2 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Curtis Blaydes | 14 of 22 | 63% | 12 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 13 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Junior dos Santos | 2 of 7 | 28% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Jan 24, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Curtis Blaydes
Daniel picks Curtis Blaydes to win via ground-and-pound TKO in the third round. He notes that Blaydes' grappling is dominant and that JDS has historically struggled with wrestlers. He acknowledges JDS's puncher's chance but believes Blaydes will avoid getting caught and wear him down.
third round TKO via ground-and-pound
"I'm gonna take Curtis place by third round TKO ground-and-pound"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Jan 20, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Curtis Blaydes
The MMA Guru picks Curtis Blaydes, citing his dominant wrestling game and recent TKO wins over Shamil Abdurakhimov and Aleksei Oleinik. He notes Junior dos Santos is coming off a KO loss to Francis Ngannou and questions his commitment. He predicts Blaydes will rag-doll dos Santos and finish him by TKO in the second or third round via ground-and-pound.
TKO in second or third round
"I'm going with Curtis blades I think he's gonna rag doll Junior dos Santos I can see a finish... Curtis blades by third round TKO or second round TKO to ground-and-pound"
LOSS
vs
Francis Ngannou
TKO (punches)
R1
1:11
·
UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos ·
Jun 29, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | 1 | 9 of 19 | 47% | 9 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Ngannou | 1 | 9 of 19 | 47% | 9 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | 9 of 19 | 47% | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 7 |
| Junior dos Santos | 4 of 6 | 66% | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Ngannou | 9 of 19 | 47% | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 7 |
| Junior dos Santos | 4 of 6 | 66% | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
WIN
vs
Derrick Lewis
TKO (punches)
R2
1:58
·
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos ·
Mar 09, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 7 of 25 | 28% | 7 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Derrick Lewis | 1 | 29 of 55 | 52% | 29 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 6 of 16 | 37% | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Derrick Lewis | 0 | 18 of 37 | 48% | 18 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 1 of 9 | 11% | 1 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Derrick Lewis | 1 | 11 of 18 | 61% | 11 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 7 of 25 | 28% | 2 of 17 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Derrick Lewis | 29 of 55 | 52% | 15 of 37 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 8 | 20 of 35 | 6 of 11 | 3 of 9 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 6 of 16 | 37% | 2 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Derrick Lewis | 18 of 37 | 48% | 6 of 21 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 7 | 13 of 27 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 1 of 9 | 11% | 0 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Derrick Lewis | 11 of 18 | 61% | 9 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 9 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogDerrick Lewis vs. Junior dos Santos
Round 1
We’ve finally arrived at the main event, a five-round heavyweight bout between knockout artists Junior dos Santos and Derrick Lewis. The referee for the main event is Herb Dean. Lewis lands a hard leg kick and dos Santos returns with one of his own. Lewis with a high kick but dos Santos blocks it. Dos Santos accidentally poked Lewis in the eye and Herb Dean pauses the fight. Dean gives dos Santos a stern warning to keep his hand closed. Lewis with a body kick. Dos Santos with a spinning back fist. Lewis catches him with a counter straight right that knocks dos Santos backwards, though he doesn’t fall down. Dos Santos with a massive overhand right that rocks Lewis. As Dos Santos moves in lewis lands a right hook of his own that sends dos Santos backwards. Crazy heavyweight action here. Lewis just misses landing an overhand right as dos Santos ducks under it. Dos Santos with a straight right. Low kick by dos Santos. Lewis just misses landing a high kick. Spinning back kick by dos Santos that hurts Lewis. He is clutching over in pain. As dos Santos rushes in Lewis lands a right hook on him. It looks like he may be playing possum but Lewis is covering up now and dos Santos is teeing off on Lewis. He doesn't get the finish and the round is over. This is wild. What a round.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Round 2
Round two begins. Lewis with another high kick that is partially blocked by dos Santos. Lewis lands a hard low kick. He nearly catches dos Santos with an overhand right but dos Santos scoots away. Another high kick by Lewis but again it’s partially blocked by dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves in and lands an overhand right that badly hurts Lewis. He’s teeing off on Lewis now with punches. Lewis falls to the mat and dos Santos continues to land ground and pound as Herb Dean rushes in and stops the fight
. Fantastic performance by the former champion.
The Official Result
Junior dos Santos def. Derrick Lewis via TKO (Punches) R2, 1:58
Round 1
We’ve finally arrived at the main event, a five-round heavyweight bout between knockout artists Junior dos Santos and Derrick Lewis. The referee for the main event is Herb Dean. Lewis lands a hard leg kick and dos Santos returns with one of his own. Lewis with a high kick but dos Santos blocks it. Dos Santos accidentally poked Lewis in the eye and Herb Dean pauses the fight. Dean gives dos Santos a stern warning to keep his hand closed. Lewis with a body kick. Dos Santos with a spinning back fist. Lewis catches him with a counter straight right that knocks dos Santos backwards, though he doesn’t fall down. Dos Santos with a massive overhand right that rocks Lewis. As Dos Santos moves in lewis lands a right hook of his own that sends dos Santos backwards. Crazy heavyweight action here. Lewis just misses landing an overhand right as dos Santos ducks under it. Dos Santos with a straight right. Low kick by dos Santos. Lewis just misses landing a high kick. Spinning back kick by dos Santos that hurts Lewis. He is clutching over in pain. As dos Santos rushes in Lewis lands a right hook on him. It looks like he may be playing possum but Lewis is covering up now and dos Santos is teeing off on Lewis. He doesn't get the finish and the round is over. This is wild. What a round.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Round 2
Round two begins. Lewis with another high kick that is partially blocked by dos Santos. Lewis lands a hard low kick. He nearly catches dos Santos with an overhand right but dos Santos scoots away. Another high kick by Lewis but again it’s partially blocked by dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves in and lands an overhand right that badly hurts Lewis. He’s teeing off on Lewis now with punches. Lewis falls to the mat and dos Santos continues to land ground and pound as Herb Dean rushes in and stops the fight
. Fantastic performance by the former champion.
The Official Result
Junior dos Santos def. Derrick Lewis via TKO (Punches) R2, 1:58
WIN
vs
Tai Tuivasa
TKO (punches)
R2
2:30
·
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa ·
Dec 02, 2018
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 1 | 26 of 65 | 40% | 37 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:47 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 0 | 16 of 42 | 38% | 16 of 46 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:16 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 10 of 23 | 43% | 12 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 0 | 12 of 32 | 37% | 12 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:57 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 1 | 16 of 42 | 38% | 25 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:47 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 0 | 4 of 10 | 40% | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 26 of 65 | 40% | 20 of 55 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 3 | 15 of 37 | 0 of 1 | 11 of 27 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 16 of 42 | 38% | 9 of 33 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 5 | 10 of 32 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 10 of 23 | 43% | 4 of 14 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 12 of 32 | 37% | 6 of 25 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 6 of 22 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 16 of 42 | 38% | 16 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 14 | 0 of 1 | 11 of 27 |
| Tai Tuivasa | 4 of 10 | 40% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogJunior dos Santos vs. Tai Tuivasa
Round 1
Tuivasa lunges forward aggressively and stumbles into the cage after missing a combination. Tuivasa is getting a little wild in his pursuit early on, as he falls forward again. Dos Santos circles on the outside, looking to jab the body. Tuivasa ties up his opponent and presses him into the fence. Dos Santos breaks free and comes up short on a spinning back kick. “Cigano” whiffs on a massive overhand. A short right from JDS catches Tuivasa coming in. “Bam Bam” is unfazed and he clinches, landing an elbow on the break. A spinning back kick up high glances past Tuivasa’s head. A right uppercut lands for dos Santos, but Tuivasa remains in pursuit. A low kick by Tuivasa makes JDS stumble. Tuivasa moves into the clinch, and he goes to the body and then lands a big punch upstairs. Tuivasa finds the Brazilian’s chin once more before forcing another clinch. Strong close to the round for Tuivasa. 10-9 Tuivasa.
Round 2
Dos Santos’ mobility already looks hindered at the outset of the period due to the leg kick from the previous round. Tuivasa punches his way into the clinch. then they separate. Tuivasa follows an overhand right back into the clinch once again. Dos Santos checks a leg kick and lands one of his own. Tuivasa lands a right to the body and presses the Brazilian back into the fence. The former heavyweight champ rocks Tuivasa, who shakes it off and waves his foe on. Dos Santos tags an onrushing Tuivasa with a left hook to the chin, then drops him with a short right. JDS follows his foe to the mat and ends up in side control, where he drops short elbows to the head. “Cigano” moves to mount. He postures up and unloads with punches and hammerfists. Herb Dean is taking a close look, and after watching a flurry of unanswered ground-and-pound, he calls off the heavyweight fight.
The Result
Junior dos Santos def. Tai Tuivasa via TKO (Punches) R2 2:30
Round 1
Tuivasa lunges forward aggressively and stumbles into the cage after missing a combination. Tuivasa is getting a little wild in his pursuit early on, as he falls forward again. Dos Santos circles on the outside, looking to jab the body. Tuivasa ties up his opponent and presses him into the fence. Dos Santos breaks free and comes up short on a spinning back kick. “Cigano” whiffs on a massive overhand. A short right from JDS catches Tuivasa coming in. “Bam Bam” is unfazed and he clinches, landing an elbow on the break. A spinning back kick up high glances past Tuivasa’s head. A right uppercut lands for dos Santos, but Tuivasa remains in pursuit. A low kick by Tuivasa makes JDS stumble. Tuivasa moves into the clinch, and he goes to the body and then lands a big punch upstairs. Tuivasa finds the Brazilian’s chin once more before forcing another clinch. Strong close to the round for Tuivasa. 10-9 Tuivasa.
Round 2
Dos Santos’ mobility already looks hindered at the outset of the period due to the leg kick from the previous round. Tuivasa punches his way into the clinch. then they separate. Tuivasa follows an overhand right back into the clinch once again. Dos Santos checks a leg kick and lands one of his own. Tuivasa lands a right to the body and presses the Brazilian back into the fence. The former heavyweight champ rocks Tuivasa, who shakes it off and waves his foe on. Dos Santos tags an onrushing Tuivasa with a left hook to the chin, then drops him with a short right. JDS follows his foe to the mat and ends up in side control, where he drops short elbows to the head. “Cigano” moves to mount. He postures up and unloads with punches and hammerfists. Herb Dean is taking a close look, and after watching a flurry of unanswered ground-and-pound, he calls off the heavyweight fight.
The Result
Junior dos Santos def. Tai Tuivasa via TKO (Punches) R2 2:30
WIN
vs
Blagoy Ivanov
Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45)
R5
5:00
·
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov ·
Jul 14, 2018
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 110 of 248 | 44% | 110 of 248 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 51 of 229 | 22% | 51 of 229 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 8 of 28 | 28% | 8 of 28 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 5 of 26 | 19% | 5 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 26 of 48 | 54% | 26 of 48 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 6 of 38 | 15% | 6 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 19 of 48 | 39% | 19 of 48 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 8 of 45 | 17% | 8 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 | |
| 4 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 20 of 57 | 35% | 20 of 57 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 15 of 59 | 25% | 15 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 5 | Junior dos Santos | 0 | 37 of 67 | 55% | 37 of 67 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 0 | 17 of 61 | 27% | 17 of 61 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior dos Santos | 110 of 248 | 44% | 66 of 170 | 41 of 75 | 3 of 3 | 110 of 248 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 51 of 229 | 22% | 40 of 213 | 10 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 49 of 227 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior dos Santos | 8 of 28 | 28% | 2 of 11 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 28 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 5 of 26 | 19% | 4 of 23 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Junior dos Santos | 26 of 48 | 54% | 16 of 30 | 9 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 26 of 48 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 6 of 38 | 15% | 3 of 35 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Junior dos Santos | 19 of 48 | 39% | 16 of 38 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 19 of 48 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 8 of 45 | 17% | 6 of 40 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 45 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 4 | Junior dos Santos | 20 of 57 | 35% | 12 of 43 | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 20 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 15 of 59 | 25% | 13 of 57 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 59 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 5 | Junior dos Santos | 37 of 67 | 55% | 20 of 48 | 16 of 18 | 1 of 1 | 37 of 67 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | 17 of 61 | 27% | 14 of 58 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 59 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
LOSS
vs
Stipe Miocic
TKO (punches)
R1
2:22
·
UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 ·
May 13, 2017
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | 1 | 26 of 56 | 46% | 26 of 56 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 12 of 18 | 66% | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stipe Miocic | 1 | 26 of 56 | 46% | 26 of 56 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Junior dos Santos | 0 | 12 of 18 | 66% | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | 26 of 56 | 46% | 23 of 50 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 4 | 15 of 39 | 3 of 4 | 8 of 13 |
| Junior dos Santos | 12 of 18 | 66% | 4 of 9 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stipe Miocic | 26 of 56 | 46% | 23 of 50 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 4 | 15 of 39 | 3 of 4 | 8 of 13 |
| Junior dos Santos | 12 of 18 | 66% | 4 of 9 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
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