Raphael Assuncao
Should fight: [autotag]Cody Stamann[/autotag]
Why they should fight: Assuncao is now in the toughest spot of his career after suffering a brutal knockout against Cody Garbrandt, extending his slide to three consecutive fights.
The Brazilian is still a player in the bantamweight division despite his rough times, and if he’s still dedicated to continue in the fight game, there’s relevant matchups that remain in his weight class.
Assuncao’s going to need to take some time off after that nasty finish, and Stamann (19-2-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC) is another fighter who competed at UFC 250 but needs time off, but for very different reasons.
Stamann got a solid win over Brian Kelleher just weeks removed from the tragic loss of his 18-year-old brother. He said he’s going to need some time to greave before returning, but wants a big fight when he comes back. Assuncao fits the bill.
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