A bantamweight title scrap between Raphael Assuncao and Matthew Lopez took place at tonight’s main card of UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk.
Raphael Assuncao thrashed Lopez’s lead leg with heavy kicks before eventually landing a huge right hand in round three that put Matthew off. Assuncao was going to throw a heavy punch but noticed opponent was out and held back.
ASSUNCAO!!!!@RaphaAssuncao KOs Lopez w/ a vicious right hand!! #UFCNorfolk pic.twitter.com/pyJIDmCCGg
— UFC (@ufc) November 12, 2017
Raphael Assuncao starched Matthew Lopez via KO (punch) – Round 3 of 1:50.
WATCH FOR THE HOOK! Raphael Assunção makes a statement with the KO vs. Matthew Lopez! #UFCNorfolk https://t.co/42IJIRIFNL
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) November 12, 2017
Following his win, Assuncao called for a title fight with current UFC bantamweight titleholder TJ Dillashaw.
