Junior Cigano Knocked Out by Robelis Despaigne in Rousey vs. Carano Event
- Cuban fighter Robelis Despaigne defeated former UFC champion Junior Cigano via knockout in the first round of the "Rousey x Carano" event.
- The bout, which was streamed as part of a Netflix event, ended abruptly when Despaigne secured the victory early in the contest.
- Junior Cigano, an established former champion in the UFC, was overwhelmed by the Cuban athlete.
Cuban fighter Robelis Despaigne defeated former UFC champion Junior Cigano via knockout in the first round of the “Rousey x Carano” event.
The bout, which was streamed as part of a Netflix event, ended abruptly when Despaigne secured the victory early in the contest. Reporting from ge and ESPN Brasil confirmed that the finish occurred during the first round.
Junior Cigano, an established former champion in the UFC, was overwhelmed by the Cuban athlete. Multiple outlets described the physical disparity in the matchup, with ESPN Brasil noting that Cigano was steamrolled by the Cuban giant.
The result has sparked significant discussion across social media platforms. According to Lance!, the brutal nature of the knockout shocked internet users, leading some to question the reasoning behind the matchup with queries such as For what?
The event, titled “Rousey x Carano,” featured the matchup between Despaigne and Cigano as part of its fight card on the Netflix platform.