UFC Norfolk Results: Raphael Assuncao KO’s Matthew Lopez (VIDEO)

By Chris Taylor - November 11, 2017

A bantamweight tilt between Raphael Assuncao and Matthew Lopez took place at tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk.

Assuncao battered Lopez’s lead leg with heavy kicks for the duration of the fight before eventually landing a huge right hand in round three that put Matthew away.

Check out the finish below:

Following the win Assuncao called for a title fight with current UFC bantamweight title holder TJ Dillashaw.

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