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Raphael Assuncao looks to silence his critics on Feb. 2 when he headlines UFC on ESPN+ 2 against Marlon Moraes in a rematch. The 36-year-old defeated Moraes by split decision at UFC 212 in June 2017 and many pundits felt the WEC veteran didn’t do enoug…
Raphael Assuncao looks to silence his critics on Feb. 2 when he headlines UFC on ESPN+ 2 against Marlon Moraes in a rematch. The 36-year-old defeated Moraes by split decision at UFC 212 in June 2017 and many pundits felt the WEC veteran didn’t do enough to earn the nod. While it’s not something that […]
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UFC on ESPN+ 2 will be headlined by an excellent bantamweight contest next month (Sat. February 2, 2019). Familiar foes Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes will lock horns inside the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. As it turns out, the winner will be next in line to challenge for TJ Dillashaw’s UFC bantamweight […]
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UFC on ESPN+ 2 will be headlined by an excellent bantamweight contest next month (Sat. February 2, 2019).
Familiar foes Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes will lock horns inside the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. As it turns out, the winner will be next in line to challenge for TJ Dillashaw’s UFC bantamweight championship.
At the UFC 232 pay-per-view (PPV) post-fight press conference, Dana White confirmed that Assuncao vs. Moraes II is “obviously” for the next title shot (via MMA News):
“Obviously the Assuncao fight is [for a title shot],” White said. “That’s a No. 1 contender fight.”
Assuncao and Moraes initially fought back in summer of 2017. It was Assuncao who came out on top with a controversial split decision win. Since their last fight, both men have done very well for themselves. After beating Moraes, Assuncao earned back-to-back victories in his next two fights.
As for Moraes, one could argue he has had the more impressive resume of the pair as of late. Moraes has earned three straight victories over some of the most fierce competition the 135-pound weight class has to offer. He has defeated John Dodson, Aljamain Sterling, and Jimmie Rivera, the latter two coming by way of devastating knockout.
Regardless of who comes out on top in February, either man will certainly be deserving of the next title opportunity.
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A massive bantamweight contest will be headlining the UFC’s return to Brazil next month. UFC on ESPN+ 2 will go down from the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil on Saturday, February 2, 2019. In the main event of the eve…
A massive bantamweight contest will be headlining the UFC’s return to Brazil next month. UFC on ESPN+ 2 will go down from the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil on Saturday, February 2, 2019. In the main event of the evening, top-ranked 135 pounders Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes will go head-to-head. The winner will likely […]
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A few months back Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes were both stating their cases to earn a title shot at bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. Unfortunately neither fighter got the opportunity after the UFC granted Dillashaw an opportunity to drop do…
A few months back Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes were both stating their cases to earn a title shot at bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. Unfortunately neither fighter got the opportunity after the UFC granted Dillashaw an opportunity to drop down to 125 pounds to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title instead. The next best […]
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Marlon Moraes is not focused or concerned about fighting for the UFC gold next. Instead, he’s just looking to get past his next opponent, which will be a tough task. Moraes was able to finish top contender Jimmie Rivera by strikes after landing a huge head kick to win the bantamweight headliner at UFC Utica […]
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Marlon Moraes is not focused or concerned about fighting for the UFC gold next. Instead, he’s just looking to get past his next opponent, which will be a tough task.
Moraes was able to finish top contender Jimmie Rivera by strikes after landing a huge head kick to win the bantamweight headliner at UFC Utica back on June 1st.
After the fight, the former WSOF champion made it clear that he is not interested in any other fights except for one that involves the UFC bantamweight title. That has changed as he took a fight against top contender Raphael Assuncao. They will meet UFC on ESPN+ 2 in the main event.
Although this isn’t what he originally wanted, he does think this fight makes sense. The former WSOF Champion is looking to get his revenge on him as Assuncao was the one who handed him a loss in his UFC debut.
“I think that’s life: You can’t keep longing for something you didn’t get,” Moraes said to MMAJunkie. “I think, when you get something, you have to appreciate it. I’m getting this big opportunity in my life. I’ll do my best to make sure it happens the way I want it to.”
“I don’t go into it with this thought (that the bout is a title eliminator),” Moraes said. “I fight to be champion. I want to be the champion and I’m pursuing that. But, honestly, I don’t want to cling to that. I want to go in there, to prove I’m better and win this fight.”
UFC On ESPN + 2 (also known as UFC Fight Night 144) is set to take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Marlon Moraes believes T.J. Dillashaw took the easier path in moving down to go after a second title. On Jan. 19, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title holder T.J. Dillashaw will challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight championship. …
Marlon Moraes believes T.J. Dillashaw took the easier path in moving down to go after a second title. On Jan. 19, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title holder T.J. Dillashaw will challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight championship. The champion vs. champion bout will serve as UFC Brooklyn‘s main event. This will be the UFC’s […]
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