At UFC Vegas 99, Robelis Despaigne faced another defeat, surprisingly outperformed by Austin Lynn.
The start was disappointing for Despaigne, as he struggled to impose his taekwondo skills against the American opponent. Lynn quickly seized the opportunity, forcing Despaigne to retreat and endure pressure on the ground.
The Cuban giant was unable to turn the tide in his favor, with his strikes failing to make an impact, a stark contrast to his success during his debut in the UFC.
"Austin Lynn achieves a resounding victory by the judges' decision!"
"أوستن لين يُحقق انتصارًا ساحقًا بقرار الحكام!"
"Austin Lynn remporte une victoire éclatante par décision des juges !" pic.twitter.com/bzDhtGadkQ
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) October 20, 2024
The fight concluded with Despaigne losing by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), marking his second consecutive defeat. In his previous bout in the Octagon, he suffered his first MMA loss in a similar fashion against Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
This setback significantly dampened the buzz surrounding Robelis Despaigne, who once envisioned himself as a champion in 2025. He now realizes he has a lot more work to do to achieve that dream.
