The Big Boy
Robelis Despaigne
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 6′7″2.01 m
- Reach
- 84″213 cm
- Weight class
- Heavyweight
- Team
- MMA Temple
Record
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WinKO
Opponent: Junior dos SantospunchesR1 2:59
Most Valuable Promotions
16 May 2026
16 May 2026
Despaigne stopped Junior dos Santos with punches in the first round in a May 2026 non-UFC bout.
Key moments
- Despaigne used his height and long-range striking early.
- The fight ended by punches at 2:59 of round one.
- The win supplied another early stoppage.
LossDEC
Opponent: Austen LaneunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
19 Oct 2024
19 Oct 2024
Lane defeated Despaigne by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night.
Key moments
- Despaigne looked for long-range striking exchanges.
- Lane carried the fight through three rounds.
- The judges awarded Lane the unanimous decision.
LossDEC
Opponent: Waldo Cortes-AcostaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN
11 May 2024
11 May 2024
Cortes-Acosta defeated Despaigne by unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN.
Key moments
- Despaigne threatened with straight punches and kicks.
- Cortes-Acosta managed the longer fight distance.
- The judges awarded Cortes-Acosta the decision.
WinTKO
Opponent: Josh ParisianpunchesR1 0:18
UFC 299
09 Mar 2024
09 Mar 2024
Despaigne stopped Josh Parisian with punches in eighteen seconds at UFC 299.
Key moments
- Despaigne opened with immediate forward pressure.
- His punches forced the stoppage at 0:18 of round one.
- The result was Despaigne's UFC debut win.
WinKO
Opponent: Miles BankspunchesR1 0:04
Fury FC 84
03 Dec 2023
03 Dec 2023
Despaigne knocked out Miles Banks with punches in four seconds at Fury FC 84.
Key moments
- Despaigne attacked immediately from the opening exchange.
- The punch finish came at 0:04 of round one.
- The bout ended before Banks could establish a sustained rhythm.
WinKO
Opponent: Stevie Paynehead kickR1 0:03
Fury FC Challenger Series 7
24 Sep 2023
24 Sep 2023
WinKO
Opponent: Travis GregoirepunchesR1 0:12
Fury FC 80
25 Jun 2023
25 Jun 2023
WinTKO
Opponent: Katuma MulumbapunchesR1 4:54
Titan FC 77
03 Jun 2022
03 Jun 2022
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Robelis Despaigne is a towering heavyweight striker with a taekwondo base and fast finishing record.
He combines exceptional height with long-range kicking and early knockout power.