UFC Signs 6-foot-7 Cuban Heavyweight Robelis Despaigne

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added 6-foot-7 Cuban heavyweight Robelis Despaigne to its roster.

In his most recent outing, Despaigne scored a five-second technical knockout win over Miles Banks at Fury Fighting Championship 84 in Houston on Sunday. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed on the broadcast that Despaigne had signed with the Las Vegas-based promotion.

Known as “The Bad Boy,” Despaigne won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Despaigne made his pro MMA debut in 2022 and has finished all four of his opponents inside of a round. This includes three stoppages in 12 seconds or less.