Junior dos Santos remains a factor in the division he once ruled.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder brought down Tai Tuivasa with punches in the second round of their UFC Fight Night 142 headliner on Saturday at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Australia. Dos Santos (20-5, 14-4 UFC) sealed the deal 2:30 into Round 2, though it was far from an easy night’s work.
Tuivasa (8-1, 3-1 UFC) crippled the Brazilian with a devastating leg kick in the first round, pinned him to the fence and uncorked a standing elbow and clubbing right hand.