Robelis Despaigne defeats Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331

Robelis Despaigne defeated Tai Tuivasa via split decision at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The heavyweight bout, held at the Crypto.com Arena, was characterized by high intensity and significant fatigue for both fighters.

Despaigne secured the victory with judges' scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. The fight featured early momentum from Despaigne, who landed a heavy counter to drop Tuivasa in the first round, followed by grappling exchanges and control in the later rounds.

With this result, Tai Tuivasa has suffered eight consecutive losses, tying Tony Ferguson for the longest losing streak in UFC history. The defeat marks Tuivasa's first loss since September 2022 and has led to speculation regarding his future on the UFC roster.