Robelis Despaigne returns against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Robelis Despaigne will make his octagon return against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tuivasa is facing a seven-fight losing streak, just one loss shy of matching the UFC record. Despaigne aims to bounce back following a release from the UFC in 2024, leveraging a recent TKO victory over former champion Junior Dos Santos. This matchup is part of a lineup that includes notable bouts such as Renato Moicano facing Brian Ortega.
- •UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19 in Los Angeles.
- •Tuivasa's current record stands at 14-10 in MMA, 8-10 in UFC.
- •Despaigne holds a 6-2 MMA record and previously faced a brief UFC release.
- •Despaigne recently achieved a TKO win over Junior Dos Santos.
- •The fight card also features talents like Sean Sharaf and Gable Steveson.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Robelis Despaigne draws skidding Tai Tuivasa in octagon return at UFC 331
"Tai Tuivasa will look to evade a UFC record-tying losing streak when he welcomes Robelis Despaigne back to the octagon.
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