Result
Robelis DespaigneDecision (Split)
MethodDecision (Split)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJason Herzog
Details(28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
Elo swing-13Tai Tuivasa (1611 → 1598)+20Robelis Despaigne (1624 → 1643)
DateSep 19, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueCrypto.com Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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L
Bam Bam | 14-11-0Tai Tuivasa
W
The Bad Boy | 7-2-0Robelis Despaigne
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne
Method :Decision (Split)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jason Herzog
Details :(28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
Tai Tuivasa
Elo1598Solid
3Y trend1656 → 1598
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (Split)
Robelis Despaigne
Elo1643Solid
3Y trend1579 → 1643
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Robelis Despaigne won this fight by Decision (Split) in round R3 at 5:00. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Tai Tuivasa and Robelis Despaigne across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Tai TuivasaRobelis Despaigne
Elo edge
Tai Tuivasa1598-13 last move
Robelis Despaigne1643+20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Tai Tuivasa#116 of 191 active Heavyweight fighters · 1598 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Derrick Lewis (rated 1805 at the time): +25.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Louie Sutherland (rated 1587 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -75 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #115 Eduardo Neves, 1 ahead of #117 Cody East.
Robelis Despaigne#76 of 191 active Heavyweight fighters · 1643 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Junior dos Santos (rated 1661 at the time): +35.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Austen Lane (rated 1601 at the time): -25.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +42 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #75 Junior dos Santos, 3 ahead of #77 Matt Gawlik.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Tai TuivasavsRobelis Despaigne
Control time
6:58vs5:08
Total strikes
54vs83
Takedowns
1vs2
Sig. strikes
31vs30
Finishing profile
Tai TuivasaKO/TKO leads 93% of wins
Robelis DespaigneKO/TKO leads 86% of wins
Common opponents
Junior dos SantosTai Tuivasa: loss · TKO (Punches) · Dec 1, 2018Robelis Despaigne: win · KO (Three Punch Combo) · May 16, 2026
Round stats
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2. Robelis Despaigne defeated Tai Tuivasa by Decision (Split) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne quick answers
Who won Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?
Robelis Despaigne won Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne by Decision (Split) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne on?
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is listed on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2.
What are the records for Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?
Tai Tuivasa enters with a 14-11-0 record and Robelis Despaigne enters with a 7-2-0 record.
What division is Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?
Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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