Since being released from the UFC, Robelis Despaigne has compiled an impressive record in Karate Combat with seven consecutive victories, including six finishes. Four of those stoppages came within the first 20 seconds of the fight. Most notably, Despaigne scored a clean knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. The post acknowledges that Despaigne, now 37 years old, has very limited wrestling skills and is a one-dimensional striker. However, it argues that his UFC release was a mistake, as his knockout power and massive reach would have made him dangerous against lower-tier opponents and produced highlight-reel finishes.
