No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Robelis Despaigne holds a professional MMA record of 7-2-0. Robelis Despaigne has won 7 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Robelis Despaigne lands 2.08 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 0.66 takedowns per 15 minutes. Robelis Despaigne also has 7 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'7"201 cm
- Weight
- 265 lbs120 kg
- Reach
- 84"213 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1988-08-09
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- Cuba
- Birthplace
- Cuba
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2025Heavyweight Championship · Karate Combat
- 2025Champion · Karate Combat · heavyweight (8-man tournament)
- 2025Named Karate Combat's 2025 Fighter of the Year after seven straight wins with six knockouts. Single source.
- 2019Started in MMA
- 2018Champion · Central American And Caribbean Games · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2015Bronze · World Taekwondo Championships · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2014Champion · Central American And Caribbean Games · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2013Bronze · World Taekwondo Championships · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2012Bronze · Olympics · +80 kg (heavyweight)
- 2011Champion · Pan American Games · +80 kg (heavyweight)
- 2011Bronze · Summer Universiade · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2010Champion · World University Taekwondo Championships · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- 2010Champion · Cuban National Championships · +87 kg
- 2010Champion · Olimpiada Del Deporte Cubano · +87 kg
- 20095th Place · World Taekwondo Championships · +87 kg (heavyweight)
- Champion · Alba Games · +87 kg
- 4th Dan · Taekwondo
- Cuba national team · Taekwondo · 2004-2019
- Cuban higher-education system (institution not named by sources) · Physical culture and sport
- Sala Polivalente Alejandro Urgelles
- Centro de combate Ramiro Chirino
- AGE 9Started in Taekwondo
Camp
- MMA Temple · Orlando, Florida, US
- ATT Black Boxx · Kissimmee, Florida, US
Coaches
- Leudin Gonzalez · Head coach
- Alejandro Alcas · Cornerman
- Fernando Gomez · Head coach
- Roberto Cardenas · Head coach
Career stats
Where they rank
All-time boards where Robelis Despaigne sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Robelis Despaigne has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Robelis Despaigne earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Tai TuivasaUFCCrypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· HeavyweightSDR3 · 5:00
- WINRousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 21-11TKO
- LOSSvs Austen LaneUFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira· Oct 19, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Nascimento· May 11, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 12-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 15-8POTNTKOR1 · 0:18
- WINvs Miles BanksFury FC 84: Young vs. Richardson· Dec 3, 2023· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 0:04
- WINvs Stevie PayneFury Challenger Series 7· Sep 24, 2023· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:03
- WINvs Travis GregoireFury FC 80: Martinez vs. Efrain· Jun 25, 2023· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:12
- WINvs Katuma MulumbaTitan FC 77· Jun 3, 2022· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 4:54
- WINKarate Combat 58· Dec 5, 2025· Heavyweight· 7-0TKO
- WINvs Zac PaugaKarate Combat 55· Jul 18, 2025· 6-0TKOR2 · 3:00
- WINKarate Combat 55· Jul 18, 2025· 5-0TKOR1 · 0:20
- WINvs Saulo CavalariKarate Combat 55· Jul 18, 2025· 4-0UD
- WINKarate Combat 53· Feb 28, 2025· Super Heavyweight· 3-0TKOR1 · 0:08
- WINvs Marcos BrigagãoKarate Combat 52· Jan 24, 2025· Super Heavyweight· 2-0TKOR1 · 0:12
- WINvs Dominik JędrzejczykKarate Combat 51· Dec 19, 2024· Super Heavyweight· 1-0TKOR1 · 0:04
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1671▲14
- Peak
- 1719Mar 10, 2024
- Rated fights
- 9
Frequently asked questions
When does Robelis Despaigne fight next?
Robelis Despaigne has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Robelis Despaigne's record?
Robelis Despaigne's professional MMA record is 7-2-0.
Who is Robelis Despaigne fighting next?
Robelis Despaigne's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Robelis Despaigne fight last?
Robelis Despaigne most recently fought Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, WIN (Split Decision).
What weight class does Robelis Despaigne fight in?
Robelis Despaigne fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Robelis Despaigne have?
Robelis Despaigne has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Robelis Despaigne won?
Robelis Despaigne has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Robelis Despaigne?
Robelis Despaigne is 6'7" (201 cm) tall.
How much does Robelis Despaigne weigh?
Robelis Despaigne weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).
What is Robelis Despaigne's reach?
Robelis Despaigne has a reach of 84" (213 cm).
How old is Robelis Despaigne?
Robelis Despaigne is 38 years old (born Aug 9, 1988).
Where is Robelis Despaigne from?
Robelis Despaigne is from Cuba.