UFC re-signs heavyweight Robelis Despaigne after just one win
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Robelis Despaigne has been re-signed by the UFC after previously being released in October 2024 following consecutive losses.
- Since his release, Despaigne secured a notable first-round TKO victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at MVP's inaugural MMA event, which was streamed on Netflix.
- Despaigne also achieved significant success in Karate Combat, going undefeated at 7-0 and winning both the Last Man Standing tournament and the Karate Combat heavyweight championship.
- His Karate Combat championship win included a knockout of UFC veteran Sam Alvey with a head kick.
- First Round Management officially announced Despaigne's return to the UFC on Friday.
