Report: UFC cuts Robelis Despaigne after disappointing 1-2 stint - theScore
The UFC parted ways with Robelis Despaigne less than a year into an underwhelming run in which the Cuban heavyweight prospect went 1-2 in the Octagon, a s…
www.thescore.comRobelis Despaigne was released by the UFC in late October 2024 after a short stint in which he went 1-2 in the promotion. There hasn’t been any widely reported return to UFC activity for him since that release, and as of mid-2026 he had not rejoined the UFC roster publicly announced by the organization.[1][2][3][4]
Key points you might want to know
- UFC debut and finish: Despaigne won his first UFC fight by knockout in 18 seconds, earning a Performance of the Night bonus, at UFC 299 in March 2024.[3]
- Subsequent UFC results: He then lost to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in May 2024 and to Austen Lane in October 2024, after which he was released from the promotion.[4][3]
- Background: Despaigne is a Cuban heavyweight with a taekwondo background, noted for exceptional reach and early-round knockout power in his pro MMA career prior to joining UFC.[3][4]
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