Raphael faces Font at UFC 226. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc
Raphael Assunção has another important step in his search for a chance at the UFC bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg). Coming from three consecutive victories and occupying third place in the division rankings, the Brazilian faces the North American Rob font at UFC 226, an event scheduled for July 7th, in Las Vegas (USA). The fight was announced by the website 'Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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Raphael has a professional record of 26 wins and five losses. The Pernambuco native's phase in the UFC is quite productive, as he has won 10 of the last 11 duels, losing only to the champion TJ Dillashaw, in a rematch. She occupies third place in the rankings and hopes that the victory can put her close to a chance at the belt.
In turn, Font has a record of 15 wins and three losses. The North American, who occupies 12th place in the rankings, will face the fourth Brazilian in the sequence. In his last fight he defeated the Brazilian Thomas almeida in January this year. Before that, he lost to Pedro Munoz and beat Douglas Silva.
In addition to the dispute between Assunção and Font, UFC 226 already has another fight confirmed, precisely the main attraction of the event. For the heavy belt (up to 120 kg.), Stipe Miocic defends his reign against Daniel Cormier, owner of the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg.).
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