Tai Tuivasa to Face Robelis Despaigne at UFC 331

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced a heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Robelis Despaigne for UFC 331. The event is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Tuivasa enters the contest with a professional mixed martial arts record of 14 wins and 10 losses. The 33-year-old Australian fighter is currently on a seven-fight losing streak. His most recent defeats include consecutive decision losses to Tallison Teixeira and Louie Sutherland. To reshape his camp, Tuivasa recently relocated his training to the American Top Team facility. Another defeat would tie the promotional record for the longest consecutive losing streak in UFC history.

His opponent, Robelis Despaigne, holds a professional record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Despaigne returns to the UFC octagon following a knockout victory over Junior dos Santos at an MVP MMA event in May 2026. Despaigne also holds a record of six finishes across seven appearances in Karate Combat between 2024 and 2025. The matchup serves as a critical pivotal point for both heavyweights.