Robelis Despaigne and Tai Tuivasa gave fans and fighters something to talk about at UFC 331, that’s for sure. The heavyweights threw down in a back-and-forth contest that saw huge punches being thrown, both men unexpectedly showing off their grappling…
Robelis Despaigne defeated Tai Tuivasa via split decision in a heavyweight bout at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The back-and-forth contest featured heavy punches and unexpected grappling from both fighters, ultimately going the distance despite a visible decline in stamina. Professional fighters and fans reacted widely on social media to the wild and unconventional matchup.
The victory marked the first decision win of Despaigne's career, as all of his previous wins had come by first-round knockout. With the defeat, Tuivasa suffered his eighth consecutive loss, tying Tony Ferguson's record for the most consecutive losses in UFC history.
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