Marcos Degli will face Mitch Raposo at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7.
Marcos Degli and Mitch Raposo are set to meet at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7, the promotion's schedule for the card shows.
Raposo enters the matchup with an 11-3 professional record. The 27-year-old American trains out of Regiment Training Center and fights from a switch stance. He stands five-foot-five, or 165 cm, and has a 64-inch reach, which measures 163 cm.
His numbers point to a fighter who leans on grappling to supplement his striking. Raposo lands 1.91 significant strikes per minute at 38 percent accuracy, a modest volume. His wrestling is the more notable weapon: he averages 1.98 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. He has not attempted submissions at a meaningful rate, which suggests his takedowns are used to control position and score rounds rather than hunt for finishes.
Details on Degli's record, ranking and recent form were not part of the announcement, so the matchup will be easier to size up once more is known about his résumé and where he sits in the division.
Why it matters
- Raposo's takedown rate gives the bout a clear stylistic question: whether Degli can defend the wrestling and keep the fight standing.
- With a 38 percent striking accuracy and modest output, Raposo is likely to look for entries into grappling exchanges rather than trade at range.
- A win would add to Raposo's momentum at 11-3, while a loss would slow his climb in the division.
UFC Vegas 124 takes place on November 7.
