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Raphael Assuncao: ‘I Think I’ve Paved my Way’ For Title Shot

Raphael Assuncao is throwing his name in the hat for the next Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title shot. Assuncao is coming off a close...

Raphael Assuncao Spoils Marlon Moraes’ UFC Debut in Close Bout

Marlon Moraes (18-5-1) couldn't quite edge out Raphael Assuncao (25-5). Immediately, Moraes connected with a leg kick. He moved forward looking for an uppercut. He...

Marlon Moraes vs. Raphael Assuncao Set For UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro

Marlon Moraes is making his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After vacating his World Series of Fighting (WSOF) bantamweight championship, many fans and...

Aljamain Sterling on Decision Loss to Raphael Assuncao: ‘I Just Don’t Get it’

Aljamain Sterling has not gotten over his split decision loss to Raphael Assuncao. Late last month, Sterling fought Assuncao in a pivotal bout in terms...

Raphael Assuncao: ‘Hopefully Sean Shelby Isn’t Too Upset About my Performance’

For the first time since Oct. 2014, Raphael Assuncao picked up a win last night (Jan. 28). Assuncao went toe-to-toe with once undefeated bantamweight prospect...
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Video: Raphael Assuncao Calls Out Dominick Cruz, Cruz Responds: “He’s Not Ready To See Me”

Following his split-decision victory over Aljamain Sterling at Saturday night's UFC On FOX 23 event in Denver, Colorado, number four ranked UFC Bantamweight contender...

UFC on FOX 23 Preliminary Results: Sam Alvey Decisions Nate Marquardt

The preliminary bouts for tonight's (Jan. 28) UFC on FOX event were held inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. UFC on FOX 23's...

Raphael Assuncao: ‘Aljamain Sterling is Not Going to Surprise me’

This Saturday night (Jan. 28) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweights Raphael Assuncao and Aljamin Sterling will throw down on the FOX Sports 1 portion...

Aljamain Sterling: ‘I Will Wreak Havoc on Raphael Assuncao’

This Saturday night (Jan. 28) Aljamain Sterling will have a chance to rebound after suffering the first loss of his career. He will battle...

Aljamain Sterling-Raphael Assuncao Now Expected For UFC On FOX 23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVk37_zlwxk UFC on FOX 23 has a main event, and it may soon have a key bantamweight battle, as well. According to a report by MMA...

Raphael Assuncao Now Off UFC Fight Night 102 Card

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OME--DAtXp0 Raphael Assuncao has now been removed from UFC Fight Night 102 after his opponent, Alajamin Sterling, was forced out with an injury. MMA Fighting confirmed...

New York’s Own Aljamain Sterling Meets Raphael Assuncao At UFC Fight Night 102

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEiSuBJcxlI A very interesting bantamweight bout is now set for UFC Fight Night 102, as Aljamain Sterling takes on Raphael Assuncao. Sterling (12-1) and Assuncao (23-5)...

T.J. Dillashaw Planning A Finish Of Raphael Assuncao In Rematch

Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw must avenge one of his prior losses in order to get his belt back. Dillashaw meets Raphael Assuncao this...

T.J. Dillashaw Vs. Raphael Assuncao Now Official For UFC 200

Another former champion is now officially tied to UFC 200, as T.J. Dillashaw takes on Raphael Assuncao. Officials made the previously-reported bantamweight bout official Tuesday...

UFC 200 Likely To Gain T.J. Dillashaw-Raphael Assuncao Rematch

Things have really changed since Raphael Assuncao's 2013 victory over T.J. Dillashaw via split decision. Now, the top bantamweights appear to be on a collision...