Cuban fighter Robelis Despaigne stuns the MMA world with a record-breaking knockout and signs with UFC. Learn more about Despaigne’s impressive background and his upcoming debut in the octagon.
| Cuban Fighter Makes a Huge Impression |
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| UFC wasted no time signing a Cuban fighter who made headlines with his lightning-fast knockout at Fury FC 84. Robelis "The Bad Boy" Despaigne, a former Olympic taekwondo medalist, knocked out his opponent, Miles Banks, in a stunning four seconds. |
| A Dominant Force in the Octagon |
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| Despaigne’s victory over Banks extends his undefeated record to 4-0 in MMA matches. This win adds to his previous two fights, which also ended swiftly. In fact, Despaigne’s last three fights have lasted a total of only 19 seconds. |
| A Giant Among Fighters |
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| Despaigne’s physical stature sets him apart from his peers. Standing at 6-foot-7 with an 87-inch reach, he possesses the longest reach in UFC history. This surpasses the current record held by Jon Jones, whose reach is 3.5 inches shorter than Despaigne’s. |
| What Lies Ahead |
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| While Despaigne’s UFC debut date remains unknown, anticipation is building for his entrance into the octagon. Fans and experts are eager to see how he will fare against some of the world’s best MMA fighters now that he has reached the big leagues of the sport. |
Cuban Fighter Makes a Huge Impression
UFC wasted no time signing a Cuban fighter who made headlines with his lightning-fast knockout at Fury FC 84. Robelis "The Bad Boy" Despaigne, a former Olympic taekwondo medalist, knocked out his opponent, Miles Banks, in a stunning four seconds.
Despaigne, standing at an impressive 6-foot-7, delivered a powerful kick to Banks’ side followed by a devastating right fist to the head. Banks hit the canvas immediately, and the referee quickly intervened to prevent further damage. Despaigne’s remarkable performance caught the attention of UFC president Dana White and the organization, leading to a contract offer just minutes after the fight.
A Dominant Force in the Octagon
Despaigne’s victory over Banks extends his undefeated record to 4-0 in MMA matches. This win adds to his previous two fights, which also ended swiftly. In fact, Despaigne’s last three fights have lasted a total of only 19 seconds.
Despaigne’s success is not limited to the MMA world. He achieved an impressive feat by winning a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2012 London Olympics. What makes his accomplishments even more remarkable is that Despaigne is 35 years old, defying the notion that fighters peak at a younger age.
A Giant Among Fighters
Despaigne’s physical stature sets him apart from his peers. Standing at 6-foot-7 with an 87-inch reach, he possesses the longest reach in UFC history. This surpasses the current record held by Jon Jones, whose reach is 3.5 inches shorter than Despaigne’s.
What Lies Ahead
While Despaigne’s UFC debut date remains unknown, anticipation is building for his entrance into the octagon. Fans and experts are eager to see how he will fare against some of the world’s best MMA fighters now that he has reached the big leagues of the sport.
Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
