UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2

Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne

EventUFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2
DateSep 19, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueCrypto.com Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 48% / 52%
Tai Tuivasa 50%50% Robelis Despaigne

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, September 19, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 9:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 6:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sun 2:00 AM
Central Europe
Sun 3:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 11:00 AM

Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2. Tai Tuivasa enters with a 14-10-0 record and Robelis Despaigne enters with a 6-2-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne quick answers

When is Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?

Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is listed for UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2 on Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM EST.

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 14-10-0 record and Robelis Despaigne enters with a 6-2-0 record.

What division is Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?

Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne is listed as a Heavyweight fight.

Tai TuivasaBam Bam |14-10-0Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis DespaigneRobelis DespaigneThe Bad Boy |6-2-0
auTai TuivasaBam Bam14-10-0Tai Tuivasa
Elo1611Solid
3Y trend1673 → 1611
2023-09-10: 16732024-03-16: 16562024-08-17: 16442026-01-31: 16292026-05-02: 1611
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Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
14-10-0Record6-2-0
33Age38
6'2"Height6'7"
75"Reach 84"
265 lbsWeight263 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
cuRobelis DespaigneThe Bad Boy6-2-0cuRobelis Despaigne
Elo1623Solid
3Y trend1555 → 1623
2023-06-25: 15552023-09-24: 15792023-12-03: 16022024-03-10: 16332024-05-11: 16142024-10-19: 15892026-05-16: 1623
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Robelis Despaigne owns a 12-point Elo edge (solid). Neither side shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 1 shared opponent give extra context.

Full Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne comparison →

Recent form

Tai TuivasaL L L L L · -75 Elo last 5
LLLLL
Robelis DespaigneW L L W W · +44 Elo last 5
WLLWW

Elo edge

Tai Tuivasa1611-18 last move
Robelis Despaigne1623+35 last move

Stat advantages

Tai TuivasavsRobelis Despaigne
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
4.61vs2.54
Sig. strikes landed per min
3.37vs2.11
Sig. strike accuracy
49%vs60%
Takedown defense
59%vs50%

Finishing profile

Tai TuivasaKO/TKO leads 93% of wins
Robelis DespaigneKO/TKO leads 100% of wins

Tale of the tape

Tai TuivasaRobelis Despaigne
3.37Sig. strikes landed per min2.11
UFC heavyweight average : 3.69
49Sig. strike accuracy60
UFC heavyweight average : 49%
4.61Sig. strikes absorbed per min2.54
UFC heavyweight average : 3.87
43Sig. strike defense47
UFC heavyweight average : 51%
0Takedown average0
UFC heavyweight average : 1.46
0Takedown accuracy0
UFC heavyweight average : 32%
59Takedown defense50
UFC heavyweight average : 53%
0Submission average0
UFC heavyweight average : 0.42
13Wins by knockout6
0Wins by submission0
1Wins by decision0
3Losses by knockout0
3Losses by submission0
4Losses by decision2
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