Robelis Despaigne prepares for UFC return against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Robelis Despaigne is set to face Tai Tuivasa on September 19 at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Despaigne, released from the UFC in 2024, gained more experience competing in Karate Combat before returning to MMA in May with a first-round knockout of Junior dos Santos. He believes that improvement in his ground game and overall experience have prepared him for a successful second stint in the UFC. Despaigne aims to reclaim his form and pursue the heavyweight championship title.
- •Despaigne has a professional record of 6-2.
- •He won the Karate Combat heavyweight title after leaving the UFC.
- •Despaigne's last MMA fight ended with a knockout victory in May.
- •The fight against Tuivasa takes place on September 19 in Los Angeles.
- •Despaigne aims to improve his ground game for this UFC return.
- 4:26 AMSherdog — Robelis Despaigne says UFC exit fixed the hole in his heavyweight game
"Robelis Despaigne believes experience outside the Octagon has prepared him for a second run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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