Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne
Crypto.com UFC 331 · 19 September 2026 · Prelims 3
The matchup
Tuivasa works at a higher rate — 3.4 significant strikes a minute against 2.1. Despaigne carries nine inches of reach on Tuivasa, and it is southpaw against orthodox. 14 of Tuivasa's 15 wins have ended inside the distance.
Tale of the tape
| Tai Tuivasa | Robelis Despaigne | |
|---|---|---|
| 188 cm | Height | 201 cm |
| 128 kg | Weight | 120 kg |
| 190 cm | Reach | 213 cm |
| Southpaw | Stance | Orthodox |
| 33 | Age | 37 |
Career numbers
| Tai Tuivasa | Robelis Despaigne | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Striking accuracy | 60% |
| 3.37 | Sig. strikes landed / min | 2.11 |
| 4.61 | Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 2.54 |
| 43% | Striking defence | 47% |
| 59% | Takedown defence | 50% |
| 0.00 | Takedowns / 15 min | 0.00 |
| 0.82 | Knockdowns / 15 min | 0.50 |