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Assuncao Says Dana White Confirmed UFC Title Shot With Win Over Moraes

Raphael Assuncao says he's been promised that the winner of his rematch with Marlon Moraes will be the next Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight...

Raphael Assuncao Blames Social Media For Not Receiving UFC Title Shot

Approximately two months from now, Raphael Assuncao will be headlining UFC Fight Night 144 when he takes on Marlon Moraes. It is not the...

Raphael Assuncao Wants Marlon Moraes Rematch

Raphael Assuncao desperately wants to prove he deserves a shot at the UFC bantamweight title. So much so, in fact, that he's willing to...

Raphael Assuncão vs. Marlon Moraes Rematch Set for Feb. 2

A high profile bantamweight contest that will carry major implications for the division is headed to Fortaleza, Brazil when Raphael Assuncão takes on Marlon...

John Lineker Blasts Bantamweight Peers for Inactivity

Ever since T.J. Dillashaw retained his bantamweight championship and thereby eliminated Cody Garbrandt from the title conversation for the foreseeable future, the top-ranked bantamweight...

Raphael Assuncao Says Consistency Should be Rewarded With UFC Title Shot

Raphael Assuncao says his consistency should lead him to a title opportunity. Assuncao last competed back in July. Many believed the third ranked Ultimate Fighting...

Dana White Responds To Raphael Assuncao’s Call For Title Shot

UFC President Dana White has responded to Raphael Assuncao's call for a bantamweight title opportunity. Assuncao comes off a unanimous decision win over Rob Font...

Raphael Assuncao Feels He’s Earned UFC Bantamweight Title Shot

Raphael Assuncao is tired of waiting. This Saturday night (July 7), Assuncao took on Rob Font. It was a risky fight for the Brazilian to...

UFC 226 Video Highlights: Raphael Assuncao Outworks Rob Font

Raphael Assuncao was able to defeat yet another bantamweight in Rob Font. Assuncao and Font went one-on-one inside the Octagon earlier tonight (July 7). The...

UFC 226’s Rob Font: Raphael Assuncao F*cked up Taking Fight With me

Rob Font plans on making the most of his opportunity at UFC 226. This Saturday night (July 7), Font will go one-on-one with Raphael Assuncao....

Fans Want To See Marlon Moraes Fight For UFC Gold

Following a brutal 33-second head-kick knockout win over Jimmie Rivera in the main event of UFC Fight Night 131, which took place this past...

UFC Norfolk: Four Fighters Handed Potential 180-day Medical Suspensions

UFC bantamweights and former contenders Raphael Assuncao and John Dodson are two notable names handed 180-day medical suspensions following the event in Norfolk Information was...

Raphael Assuncao on if he Feels Worthy of a Title Shot: ‘Why Not?’

Raphael Assuncao has his sights set on gold and he feels he's done his part to earn a shot. Assuncao is coming off a knockout...

UFC Fight Night 120 Bonuses: Four Fighters Nab $50,000

The UFC Fight Night 120 bonuses have been revealed. Last night (Nov. 11), UFC Fight Night 120 took place inside the Ted Convention Center in...
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UFC Fight Night: Norfolk Officially Adds Raphael Assuncao vs. Matthew Lopez

Back at UFC 212, Raphael Assuncao downed Marlon Moraes and Matthew Lopez defeated Johnny Eduardo. Several months later, and the two bantamweights will meet each...