Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne Prediction & Picks - UFC #331
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Can Tai Tuivasa (15-10-0) end his skid when he meets Robelis Despaigne (6-2-0) on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena? Tai Tuivasa will get a big chance to show that he still has what it takes to compete in the UFC Heavyweight division. The “Bam Bam” will be fighting to end his embarrassing seven-fight slide, with his last victory going back to February 2022 when he defeated Derrick Lewis via a Round 2 KO elbow. The Australian is the +433 betting underdog this weekend.
Like his opponent this weekend, Robelis Despaigne will be looking to rediscover his winning formula in the UFC. “The Big Boy” from Cuba joined the franchise in March 2024, defeating Josh Parisian via a Round 1 KO punch at UFC 299. However, he has failed to build on that performance after losing to Waldo Cortes Acosta and Austen Lane via unanimous decisions. He has not stepped inside the Octagon for two years and will be keen to return with a bang.
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Tai Tuivasa - Robelis Despaigne Key Points
- Tai Tuivasa lost his last eight UFC bouts.
- Tai Tuivasa lost via stoppage in five of his last eight defeats.
- The fight went the distance only three times in the last 13 Tai Tuivasa bouts.
- Robelis Despaigne won via Round 1 KO/TKO in six of his last eight victories.
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Our Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne Prediction
This will be a make-or-break assignment for both fighters. Both of them will be keen to bounce back from recent defeats and reestablish their presence in the division. Tuivasa is even in a more precarious situation because another defeat could mark an end to his UFC career. For Despaigne, the job is simple: stay patient and pick his moments wisely. He has a massive physique and a 9-inch reach advantage, which should give him an edge with his traditional front kicks and straight punches. Overall, we expect a thunderous Round 1 as both fighters seek to impose themselves on this fight. Despiagne should get an early KO/TKO win.
Our prediction for Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne: Robelis Despaigne to win in Round 1.
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