Robelis Despaigne Sanquet (born 9 September 1988) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and taekwondo practitioner who is currently signed with Karate Combat.

The pinnacle of his taekwondo career came in 2012 when he represented Cuba in the Olympic Games held in London, clinching a bronze medal in the heavyweight category.

Encouraged by his coach to explore mixed martial arts (MMA), he initially hesitated due to concerns about the knockout-heavy reputation of the sport.

Eventually, after watching fights and realizing his potential, Despaigne made the decision to venture into the world of MMA.

Faced with pandemic-related delays, Despaigne made the pivotal decision to relocate to Orlando, Florida, in 2022, where he continues to reside and train.

[5] He beat Chika Yagazie Chukwumerije in the first round, before losing to Anthony Obame in sudden death in the quarterfinal.

[18] Despaigne faced Dominik Jedrzejczyk on 19 December 2024 at Karate Combat 51 and won by knockout four seconds into the first round.