Curtis Blaydes vs Junior Dos Santos — Fight recap

Curtis Blaydes stopped Junior Dos Santos via KO/TKO in round two at 1:06 on January 25, 2020, with referee Dan Miragliotta overseeing the finish. Blaydes dominated the striking exchanges, landing 28 of 60 significant strikes (46%) while Dos Santos managed only 7 of 30 (23%), a stark disparity that reflected the heavyweight's control throughout the bout.

Blaydes landed 20 head strikes and connected cleanly with all three body shots he threw, demonstrating precision in his combinations. Though Blaydes went 0-for-6 on takedown attempts, his superior striking volume and accuracy rendered the wrestling irrelevant as he overwhelmed Dos Santos with consistent pressure.

The fight showcased Blaydes' evolution as a striker against a fading former champion, positioning him as a legitimate title contender in a heavyweight division searching for fresh challengers.