Raphael Assunção vs. Aljamain Sterling

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 28, 2017
W
Assunção defeats Sterling
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

22-5-0

Climbed to 23-5
Pro
Record
12-1-0

Fell to 12-2
-145
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+125
(Slight Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Alpharetta
Georgia
Fights out of
Cortland
New York
34
+6 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 27
+5 mos, 4 wks
135.4 lbs
(61.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.8 lbs
(61.6 kgs)
5'5"
(165cm)
Height
5'7"
(171cm)
66.5"
(169cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Ascension Mixed Martial Arts Gym Serra Jiu-Jitsu

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Assunção
55%
Sterling
45%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FOX 23

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FOX 23: Shevchenko vs. Peña
  • Date: Saturday 01.28.2017 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Tim Mills
  • Venue: Pepsi Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 7 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Brian Stann
  • Assunção Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Sterling Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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