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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
6ft7 Robelis Despaigne scores gruesome head kick KO to pick up Karate Combat gold
Robelis Despaigne won a clash of former UFC fighters in violent fashion. The Cuban knockout artist has been on a tear as of late, racking up KO after KO since a disappointing stint in the UFC.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21
Former UFC KO artist reveals staggering injuries from three wins in one night at ‘Last Man Standing’ to earn title shot
Karate Combat 55 was all about one man, who beat three opponents on the same night to emerge victorious. Even after acing his UFC debut, there were concerns regarding Robelis Despaigne’s MMA career due to his specialist skillset.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19
Former UFC KO artist wins three fights in one night including 20-second finish to earn title shot vs 24-fight UFC vet
A former feared UFC heavyweight with a lot of potential has been achieving great success outside of the Octagon. Robelis Despaigne won his UFC debut in just 18 seconds to emerge as one to watch despite his lack of MMA experience.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2
Fans react as mini middleweight spars 6ft 7in heavyweight KO merchant Robelis Despaigne… ‘This helps nobody’
Robelis Despaigne was spotted sparring Torrez Finney in a recent training video, despite the pair being a foot and almost 80lb apart. Despaigne is a ferocious knockout artist at heavyweight, landing a series of highlight reel finishes since signing up with Karate Combat.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 1
Former UFC Heavyweight Rejuvenates Career in With 7-Second KO
Many fighters who leave the UFC have difficulty in their career paths after parting ways with the promotion. One heavyweight fighter, however, has gone back to his roots and found his niche.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1
Former UFC fighter destroys his karate opponent with 7-second KO
Former UFC fighter Robelis Despaigne on Friday needed all of seven seconds to dispatch his opponent. Despaigne (2-0-0) put his undefeated record in Karate Combat on the line against a debuting Roggers Souza at the Karate Combat 53 event in Denver, Colo.
Olympic Medalist & UFC Vet Demolishes Another Opponent in Seconds at Karate Combat 52
It looks like Karate Combat might have a major star on its hands in towering knockout artist Robelis Despaigne. An Olympic bronze medalist in Taekwondo, Despaigne made the move to MMA in 2022 and brutalized his first four opponents in Titan FC and Fury FC to earn himself a call to the UFC in 2024.
Robelis Despaigne scores fastest knockout in Karate Combat history – 4 seconds 
Former UFC heavyweight Robelis Despaigne made history on Thursday night, earning the fastest knockout in The post Robelis Despaigne scores fastest knockout in Karate Combat history – 4 seconds first appeared on MyMMANews.
MMA News: 6'7' Ex-UFC Olympian Knocks Out 6'10' Opponent in 5 Seconds
Robelis Despaigne has done it again. The 6'7" 2012 Olympic Taekwondo Bronze Medalist made his way to the UFC with an impressive knockout streak totaling just 19-seconds of ring time.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 10, 2024
UFC St. Louis Preview and Prediction: Robelis Despaigne – Waldo Cortes-Acosta
On the main card of UFC St. Louis tomorrow night, there’s a heavyweight matchup where you truly won’t want to blink when you’re watching. Top heavyweight contenders will battle it out as Robelis Despaigne (5-0) takes on Waldo Cortes-Acosta (11-1).
MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 11, 2024
Breaking down biggest matchups at UFC St. Louis
For the second week in a row, the Octagon hits the road. This Saturday, the world leader in mixed martial arts will set up in the Midwest for UFC St. Louis. In the main event former championship hopeful and fan favorite Derrick Lewis will try to snap the win streak of fringe contender Rodrigo Nascimento.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 8, 2024
Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Derrick Lewis betting preview: Count on Lewis to stay off his back
Derrick Lewis isn’t going to add more tricks to his bag at age 39. Lewis, a former heavyweight title challenger, still produces exciting fights. But anyone with a grappling threat is in a good position to put Lewis on his back and keep him there.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 7, 2024
Robelis Despaigne Is Ready To Shine
Robelis Despaigne (5-0) has a big opportunity at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento. The Cuban MMA fighter can put the heavyweight division on notice with a sound victory over Waldo Cortes-Acosta (11-1).
UFC News: 6'7' Olympian Scores Impressive 18-Second First-Round Knockout
Robelis Despaigne has made a successful UFC debut at UFC 299. "The Big Boy" kept in theme with his last three fights by finishing Josh Parisian in the opening seconds of the first round.
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