UFC 331 results: Robelis Despaigne hands Tai Tuivasa 8th straight loss

Robelis Despaigne earned a split decision victory over Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331, handing the heavyweight his eighth consecutive UFC loss. The judges scored the bout 29-28, 29-28 for Despaigne and 29-28 for Tuivasa, giving the Cuban the win despite a largely uneventful 15-minute affair on the preliminary card.

Despaigne relied on his size and power advantage to control the action. He scored multiple takedowns and used his strength to dominate Tuivasa on the canvas, landing heavy ground-and-pound that left his opponent bleeding. While neither fighter produced spectacular striking exchanges, Despaigne's wrestling and physical superiority proved decisive over the three rounds.

The victory marks a significant turnaround for Despaigne, who had previously been released from the UFC after a loss. He earned his invite back to the organization following an impressive knockout win over former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. With the split decision at UFC 331, Despaigne improved to 7-2 as a professional, while Tuivasa dropped to 14-11 and continued his troubling eight-fight losing streak in the promotion.