Since being released from the UFC, Robelis Despaigne has compiled an impressive striking record with seven victories in Karate Combat, including six finishes with four coming in the first 20 seconds, plus one decision win. Most notably, he scored a clean knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. Despite these successes, the post acknowledges that Despaigne remains a limited fighter at 37 years old, with virtually no wrestling skills. However, the author argues his UFC release was a mistake, suggesting that Despaigne's knockout power and massive reach would have continued producing highlight-reel finishes against third-tier UFC opponents. The post emphasizes that any fighter with such devastating striking power and physical dimensions will always pose a danger to any opponent regardless of their ranking.
