Robelis Despaigne: record, fights and statistics
Robelis Despaigne (“The Big Boy”) is a heavyweight fighter from Cuba with a published career record of 7-2-0. StatsNext stores 4 UFC bouts for Robelis Despaigne (2-2). In the 2 fights stored since May 16, 2026, Robelis Despaigne is 2-0.
Profile
| Height | 6'7" |
|---|---|
| Reach | 84" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Born | 1988 |
What are Robelis Despaigne's fighting stats?
Across 4 stored UFC bouts with statistics (45 minutes) through September 19, 2026, Robelis Despaigne lands 2.08 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 2.38, with 53.4% striking accuracy and 49.1% striking defense. Grappling: 0.66 takedowns per 15 minutes, 61.1% takedown defense, 0.00 submission attempts per 15 minutes. 2-2 in 4 stored UFC bouts, 1 of 2 wins inside the distance.
Robelis Despaigne: striking, grappling and finishes
| Statistic | UFC bouts | All stored bouts |
|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.08 | 2.08 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Significant striking accuracy | 53.4% | 53.4% |
| Significant striking defense | 49.1% | 49.1% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| Takedown accuracy | ||
| Takedown defense | 61.1% | 61.1% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Control minutes per 15 minutes | 1.82 | 1.82 |
| Share of fight time in control | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Bouts with statistics (minutes) | 4 (45.3) | 4 (45.3) |
Significant strikes landed: 74.5% head, 5.3% body, 20.2% legs; 74.5% at distance, 17% in the clinch, 8.5% on the ground.
| Method | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO | 1 | 0 |
| Submission | 0 | 0 |
| Decision | 1 | 2 |
2-2 in the 4 stored UFC bouts since March 9, 2024, averaging 11.3 minutes. The published career record above can include bouts StatsNext does not store. Rates are per minute fought over the stored bouts. Absorbed strikes and defense count only bouts where the opponent’s statistics are published. Control time is published for bouts from 2019. UFC striking leaders · UFC grappling leaders
2026 season: Robelis Despaigne among fighters
| Figure | Robelis Despaigne | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Wins by KO, TKO or submission | 50.0 | 198th of 360 |
The same figures and places as the StatsNext Stats Explorer for the 2026 season, among the fighters with enough fights that season. 1st is the best (the lowest for figures where lower is better).
Wins and losses by method since May 16, 2026
- 2 wins: 1 by decision, 1 by ko/tko
Striking and grappling totals since May 16, 2026
| Measure | Total |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed | 30 of 69 (43.5%) |
| Significant strikes absorbed | 31 of 68 attempted by opponents |
| Knockdowns | 0 |
| Takedowns landed | 2 of 2 |
| Opponent takedowns | 1 of 6 (83.3% defended) |
| Submission attempts | 0 |
| Control time | 5:08 |
Totals over 1 of 2 stored fights with statistics for both fighters.
Fight history
| Date | Opponent (UFC record entering) | Result | Method | Round, time | Minutes | Weight class | Sig. strikes (absorbed) | Takedowns | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Tai Tuivasa (8-10) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Heavyweight | 30 of 69 (31) | 2 of 2 | 5:08 |
| May 16, 2026 | Junior Dos Santos (15-8) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 2:59 | 3 | Heavyweight | |||
| Oct 19, 2024 | Austen Lane (0-2) | Loss | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Heavyweight | 31 of 46 (23) | 0 of 0 | 0:00 |
| May 11, 2024 | Waldo Cortes Acosta (4-1) | Loss | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Heavyweight | 26 of 52 (52) | 0 of 0 | 0:19 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Josh Parisian (2-4) | Win | KO/TKO | R1 0:18 | 0.3 | Heavyweight | 7 of 9 (2) | 0 of 0 | 0:02 |
Opponent records entering a bout count the opponent's stored UFC bouts before that date; minutes are completed rounds x 5 plus the finish time (decisions: the scheduled length). Significant strikes: landed of attempted, with the opponent's landed in brackets.
How to read these numbers
- The career record is the provider’s current record for the fighter. StatsNext stores UFC bouts from 1993 and other promotions’ cards from 2025, so stored bouts can be fewer than the career.
- Many regional fights have results but no statistics; figures state the bouts they cover.
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Research in StatsNext
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