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Robelis Despaigne Delivers 8-Second Knockout at Karate Combat 53

3/1/2025

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Robelis Despaigne, the former UFC heavyweight, stunned fans with a lightning-fast knockout at Karate Combat 53 in Denver, taking down Roggers Souza in a mere eight seconds. At 36, Despaigne has thrived in this new arena, boasting three swift victories since his UFC departure, while Souza questions the legitimacy of Despaigne's striking prowess despite his explosive success.

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Robelis Despaigne, the former UFC heavyweight, stunned fans with a lightning-fast knockout at Karate Combat 53 in Denver, taking down Roggers Souza in a mere eight seconds. At 36, Despaigne has thrived in this new arena, boasting three swift victories since his UFC departure, while Souza questions the legitimacy of Despaigne's striking prowess despite his explosive success.