Robelis Despaigne, a rising star in MMA and the UFC, is optimistic about his future in the sport and aims to compete for the heavyweight title by 2025. With an impressive undefeated record of 19-1 in MMA and 1-0 in the UFC, Despaigne believes that a victory against Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC on ESPN 56 this weekend, coupled with more wins throughout the year, will set him on the path to championship contention in the coming year.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Despaigne shared his ambitions in Spanish, expressing his confidence in potentially vying for the UFC heavyweight title by early next year, possibly even for the interim title.
With Jon Jones recovering from an injury, Stipe Miocic on hiatus, and the uncertainty surrounding interim champion Tom Aspinall’s future, Despaigne envisions a clear route to the title once he reaches that level of competition. He predicts Jones will triumph over Miocic upon his return but ultimately sees Aspinall as the future titleholder.
As the first Cuban fighter in UFC history, Despaigne cherishes the opportunity to vie for a UFC championship as a crowning achievement, particularly given his background as an Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist.
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