Since getting knocked out by Erik Koch in his UFC debut, Raphael Assuncao has quietly built one of the UFC’s most impressive win streaks. The Brazilian bantamweight has won six straight in the octagon, including a dominant decision over highly touted prospect Pedro Munhoz at this past Saturday’s UFC 170. Most fighters with a similar run would be in the running for a title shot, if not already awarded one. Yet the 31-year-old fighter continues to fight opponents with little to no name value. Even after a split call over T.J. Dillashaw, who works with the highly regarded Team Alpha Male, Assuncao (22-4 MMA, 6-1 UFC) was paired with Munhoz (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who despite his promise was a UFC newcomer.
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After extending his UFC win streak, Raphael Assuncao positioning himself for title shot – MMA Junkie