Clash of monsters! Junior Cigano fights against the giant that scared Poatan at the Netflix MMA event.

Gypsy promotes event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/JuniordosSantosCigano

Having not competed in MMA since 2024, Junior Gypsy He has a new commitment scheduled, and on a grand stage. The Brazilian, former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), will face the giant. Robelis Despaigne, two meters tall, at the media-driven event broadcast by Netflix, scheduled to take place on May 16 in California (USA).

The monster showdown was announced by 'Most Valuable Promotions', a company of Jake Paul responsible for promoting the show, this Tuesday (24). For the dangerous clash, Cigano comes confident. The veteran has two consecutive victories, in fights held in 2023 and 2024.

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On the other hand, the Cuban is experiencing a magical moment in his career. After leaving the UFC, Despaigne, who starred in a breathtaking sparring session with... Alex Poatán In 2025, he surprised everyone with his striking skills, but he found his calling in Karate Combat. The athlete is undefeated and is the heavyweight champion.

Gypsy and Despaigne Fighters

Junior GypsyThe 42-year-old is a legend in MMA and, at his peak, astonished the world in the UFC with his boxing skills and knockout power. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2006, debuted in the company in 2008, and became heavyweight champion in 2011. In the sport, the athlete built a record of 23 wins and ten losses. His main victories were against Cain Velazquez, Derrick Lewis, Fabricio Werdum (twice), Frank mir, Mark Hunt, Mirko Cro Cop, Roy Nelson, Shane carwin e Stipe Miocic.

Despaigne celebrates victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/thebigboyfighter

Robelis DespaigneThe 37-year-old is a striking specialist and possesses a high level of taekwondo skills. In fact, the Cuban won a bronze medal at the London Olympics (UK) in 2012. In 2022, the giant began his MMA career and impressed with his devastating knockouts. So much so that, in 2024, the athlete debuted in the UFC, impressed in his first fight, but it didn't work out and he left the same year. Also during that season, 'The Big Boy' signed with Karate Combat and is one of its standout fighters.

🚨MVP ANNOUNCES FULL MMA CARD🚨

MVP makes it official. The full MMA card is here…Saturday, May 16th live globally on Netflix from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA.🍿

🇺🇸 Rousey vs 🇺🇸 Carano
🇺🇸 Diaz vs 🇺🇸 Perry
🇨🇲 Ngannou vs 🇧🇷 Lins
🇫🇷 Parnasse vs 🇺🇸 Cross
🇧🇷 Dos Santos vs 🇨🇺… pic.twitter.com/Vsjgp6p6lq

— MVP – Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) March 24, 2026