MIAMI – Robelis Despaigne’s MMA profession is simply getting going, but the heavyweight prospect has no drawback letting the world know his intentions.
Saturday, Despaigne (4-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his UFC debut on the preliminary card of UFC 299 in opposition to Josh Parisian (15-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC). The Olympic silver medalist in taekwondo, representing Cuba, hopes that is the start of his path to the UFC heavyweight title.
“In fact I wish to be champion,” Despaigne instructed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I’m very bold with my desires. That’s my purpose: Win the UFC heavyweight title and defend it a number of occasions.”
Despaigne debuts with solely 4 skilled MMA fights underneath his belt – which is a uncommon sight within the UFC. The 35-year-old understands he’s been fast-tracked to the UFC, however he thinks he’s greater than prepared for what’s to come back.
“From the paths that I’ve seen, many individuals get to the UFC with eight or 10 fights. However I’ve had the privilege to get right here within the UFC with solely 4 fights,” Despaigne stated. “Now I simply have to indicate why I’m right here.”
Despaigne is amazed to be debuting at UFC 299, one of the crucial stacked playing cards lately. Though to many this may increasingly add strain, Despaigne is blissful to be debuting in entrance of a Miami crowd that may have many Cubans current.
“I’m very blissful and happy that I used to be capable of get to this stage, the world of UFC,” Despaigne stated. “I’m very blissful to be amongst all these nice names. I’ve gotten an opportunity to see greater than half of the massive names that make up this card. It’s at all times good to be surrounded by so many nice figures.”
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