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Raphael Assuncao’s Retirement Announcement | UFC Las Vegas
Report: Raphael Assuncao to Battle Ricky Simon Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book bouts for its remaining, 2021 schedule, as it’s being reported Raphael Assuncao and Ricky Simon have agreed to fight.
The bantamweight bout will be part of the UFC’s December 18th card, which… Read More
UFC Vegas 27 Free Fight: Cody Garbrandt vs Raphael Assuncao
Report: Raphael Assuncao to Battle Raoni Barcelos Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to add bouts for its quarter one of 2021, as it’s being reported that a fight betwewen Raphael Assuncao and Raoni Barcelos is set.
The Brazilian bantamweights are set to fight at a February… Read More
UFC Fight Island 5 Free Fight: Marlon Moraes vs Raphael Assuncao 2
UFC 250 Countdown: Raphael Assuncao vs Cody Garbrandt
Report: Cody Garbrandt vs. Raphael Assuncao Rebooked
By FCF Staff
After their initial fight scheduled for March 28th fell through, it’s being reported that Cody Garbrandt and Raphael Assuncao have been rebooked to fight June 6th.
The bantamweights were originally scheduled to fight at UFC Columbus. But,… Read More
Report: Cody Garbrandt – Raphael Assuncao Bout Planned
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out its spring schedule, and it’s being reported that Cody Garbrandt and Raphael Assuncao have agreed to fight in March.
The bantamweight contenders have verbally agreed to battle at the… Read More
UFC Fortaleza: Marlon Moraes Quickly Taps Raphael Assuncao, Jose Aldo Takes Out Renato “Moicano”
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fortaleza, which saw Marlon Moraes and Jose Aldo score pivotal wins.
In the main event, Moraes avenged his 2017 loss to Raphael Assuncao by dropping the bantamweight and tapping him out… Read More
UFC Fortaleza: Raphael Assuncao vs Marlon Moraes 2 – Daniel Cormier Preview
Raphael Assuncao Says Wins Should be More Important Than “Followers” in Determining Title Shots
By FCF Staff
Although Raphael Assuncao has won nine of his last ten fights, the Brazilian bantamweight has yet to receive a shot at the UFC’s 135 crown, and he doesn’t sound happy about it.
Recently it was reported that… Read More
UFC Reports Raphael Assuncao to Wait For Aljamain Sterling, no Longer Fighting in Albany
By FCF Staff
Following Aljamain Sterling’s withdrawal from UFC FN 102, Raphael Assuncao has reportedly decided to wait for the bantamweight to return, rather than face another opponent.
The bantamweight contenders were scheduled to meet at the December 9th card… Read More
Aljamain Sterling to Face Raphael Assuncao at UFC’s Albany Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s December 9th card in Albany, New York has received a compelling bantamweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that Aljamain Sterling will take on Raphael Assuncao.
Sterling (8-1) will be looking to get back on track,… Read More
UFC 200: TJ Dillashaw – Raphael Assuncao II Targeted
By FCF Staff
Plans are reportedly in motion to add another pivotal fight to UFC 200, as the promotion is hoping to add TJ Dillashaw – Raphael Assuncao to the July 9th card.
The UFC’s plans were reported in the… Read More
Raphael Assuncao Calls For Bout With Urijah Faber, Says Latter Fighting Dominick Cruz Doesn’t Make Sense
By FCF Staff
Since Dominick Cruz recaptured the bantamweight title, Urijah Faber and others have been calling for a rubber match between the two, but Raphael Assuncao isn’t on board with the idea.
Cruz narrowly got by TJ Dillashaw last… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Raphael Assuncao Targeted for March 21st
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Raphael Assuncao won’t spend much time on the sidelines, after breaking his ankle in December, as according to a new report he and Urijah Faber have verbally agreed to fight on March 21st.… Read More
UFC’s Raphael Assuncao Reporting Broken Ankle
By FCF Staff
On the same day that Dominick Cruz has announced he’s injured his ACL, fellow bantamweight contender Raphael Assuncao is reporting that he’s broken his ankle.
Assuncao (23-4) has worked his way into the title shot mix by… Read More
UFC FN 54: Raphael Assuncao Backstage Interview
UFC FN 54: Raphael Assuncao Plans to Stay “Humble”, Despite Seven Fight Winning Streak and Contender Status
By FCF Staff
If not for Dominick Cruz’s triumphant return to the Octagon last month, Raphael Assuncao may have locked up a title shot last night at UFC Fight Night 54, but instead, the surging bantamweight isn’t sure what’s next.… Read More