VIDEO: Robelis Despaigne: 18-Second Victory Writes UFC History
Robelis Despaigne, the undefeated heavyweight, shines in his UFC debut with a spectacular 18-second victory....Read more at mmanytt.com
www.mmanytt.comI don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Here’s the latest widely reported overview of Robelis Despaigne in the UFC up to late 2024, and a note on his status since then.
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UFC signing and debut: Robelis Despaigne, a Cuban heavyweight taekwondo Olympic medalist, joined the UFC in early 2024 and quickly drew attention for his aggressive knockout style. He earned his UFC debut win by knockout in 18 seconds at UFC 299 in March 2024.[5][8]
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UFC performance and subsequent news: Despaigne’s early UFC momentum included a notable 18-second KO and a Performance of the Night honor from that debut, but reports later in 2024 indicated a downturn in results, followed by news that he was released by the UFC in October 2024 after a loss on the UFC roster.[2][3][5]
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Current status (as of late 2024): After his release from the UFC, reporting suggested Despaigne was no longer part of the UFC roster, with outlets noting roster purges and movement in the heavyweight division as a factor. This led to ongoing uncertainty about his next organization or fight schedule.[2]
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Background and profile: Despaigne is tall for the division (around 6'7"), known for first-round finishes in his prior MMA career, and has a decorated taekwondo background including Olympic medal success.[3][5]
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