Robelis Despaigne continues knockout streak post-UFC with seven Karate Combat wins

Since his release from the UFC, Robelis Despaigne has achieved seven consecutive victories in Karate Combat, with six coming by stoppage. Four of those finishes occurred within the first 20 seconds of the fight. Most notably, he scored a knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. Despite being 37 years old and having limited grappling skills, the analysis suggests his UFC release may have been a mistake by the promotion. The author argues that Despaigne's knockout power and massive reach would have continued to produce highlight-reel finishes against mid-tier UFC opponents, making him a dangerous fighter against virtually any competitor.