Fabricio Werdum: Robelis Despaigne will knock out Francis Ngannou

Robelis Despaigne made a statement on MVP's Netflix debut at "Rousey vs. Carano," scoring a first-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight Junior dos Santos. The win has drawn praise from retired ex-UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, who viewed Despaigne as the favored striker heading into the matchup. Werdum, a former opponent of dos Santos, expressed approval of how dos Santos handled the loss without making excuses. The fight also highlighted the financial landscape of MVP events, with dos Santos receiving an $80,000 purse for the bout—figures that caught Werdum's attention as the promotion outlined its compensation structure.