Robelis Despaigne draws skidding Tai Tuivasa in octagon return at UFC 331

Tai Tuivasa will look to evade a UFC record-tying losing streak when he welcomes Robelis Despaigne back to the octagon. Tuivasa (14-10 MMA, 8-10 UFC) and Despaigne (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) are set to clash at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (Paramount+), promotion officials announ

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Tai Tuivasa will look to evade a UFC record-tying losing streak when he welcomes Robelis Despaigne back to the octagon.

Tuivasa (14-10 MMA, 8-10 UFC) and Despaigne (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) are set to clash at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (Paramount+), promotion officials announced Wednesday.

Under the LA lights 😤

Adding some entertainment to #CryptoCom #UFC331!

[ Tickets on sale TODAY | LIVE SEP 19 at @CryptoComArena ] pic.twitter.com/EyA8Keb9EN

— UFC (@ufc) August 5, 2026

Tuivasa is on a seven-fight skid, one loss shy from tying the UFC record. The 33-year-old made the move to American Top Team in hopes of turning things around after dropping two straight decisions to Tallison Teixeira and Louie Sutherland in his return.

After back-to-back losses to Waldo

Cortes-Acosta and Austen Lane, Despaigne was released by the UFC in October 2024. He was re-signed by the UFC after scoring a first-round TKO of former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at MVP's inaugural MMA event this past May, as well as going 7-0 under the Karate Combat banner.

The latest UFC 331 lineup now includes: