Raphael Assuncao vs. Aljamain Sterling Result

Raphael Assuncao def. Aljamain Sterling

Split decisionR3 · 5:00

UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. PenaJanuary 28, 2017Denver, Colorado, USA

Raphael Assuncao defeated Aljamain Sterling by split decision at UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena on January 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado, USA. The referee was Tim Mills. Judges' scores: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.

Raphael Assuncao vs. Aljamain Sterling — UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena (Jan 28, 2017)

Result: Raphael Assuncao won
Method: DECSplit decision
Round & time: R3 · 5:00
Referee: Tim Mills
Division: Bantamweight
Format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Event: UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

Judges' scorecards

Hale Hilsabeck
29–28
For Raphael Assuncao
Ben Ramirez
28–29
Dissenting card
Ron Mann
29–28
For Raphael Assuncao

Fight stats

Raphael AssuncaoAljamain Sterling

0Knockdowns0
3939/101 · 39%Significant strikes52/172 · 30%52
3939/101 · 39%Total strikes52/172 · 30%52
0—Takedowns0/3 · 0%0
0Submission attempts0
0Reversals0
0:00Control time0:02

Significant strikes by target

Raphael AssuncaoHead 10 · Body 8 · Legs 21

Aljamain SterlingHead 18 · Body 9 · Legs 25

Significant strikes by position

Raphael AssuncaoDistance 39 · Clinch 0 · Ground 0

Aljamain SterlingDistance 52 · Clinch 0 · Ground 0

Round by round

Significant strikes landed in each round.

Show the round-by-round table

Round	Fighter	Significant strikes	Total strikes	Takedowns	Control time
1	Raphael Assuncao	16/26	16/26	0/0	0:00
	Aljamain Sterling	21/46	21/46	0/0	0:02
2	Raphael Assuncao	11/34	11/34	0/0	0:00
	Aljamain Sterling	13/51	13/51	0/1	0:00
3	Raphael Assuncao	12/41	12/41	0/0	0:00
	Aljamain Sterling	18/75	18/75	0/2	0:00

Where it sat in their careers

Raphael Assuncao

UFC record before: 7-2
UFC record after: 8-2
Age at the fight: 34

Last UFC bouts before this one

LTJ DillashawJul 9, 2016
WBryan CarawayOct 4, 2014
WPedro MunhozFeb 22, 2014

Next fight: W vs. Marlon Moraes

Aljamain Sterling

UFC record before: 4-1
UFC record after: 4-2
Age at the fight: 27

Last UFC bouts before this one

LBryan CarawayMay 29, 2016
WJohnny EduardoDec 10, 2015
WTakeya MizugakiApr 18, 2015

Next fight: W vs. Augusto Mendes

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