Ciryl Gane vs Junior Dos Santos — Fight recap

Ciryl Gane defeated Junior Dos Santos via TKO in round two at 1:34 on December 12, 2020. Gane's striking dominance was overwhelming, landing 59 of 80 significant strikes (73%) while Dos Santos managed only 10 of 35 (28%).

The Frenchman's volume and accuracy were distributed across all levels—13 head strikes, 17 of 20 body shots, and 29 of 32 leg kicks—creating sustained damage that culminated in one knockdown before the finish. Dos Santos offered minimal offense and failed on his lone takedown attempt, unable to generate offense from range or close the distance effectively.

Gane's striking-based approach dictated the entire engagement, establishing himself as a rising heavyweight contender with a statement victory over a former champion.