Report: Junior Assuncao vs. Eddie Yagin On Tap for UFC 135
by Scott Haber on Aug 30, 2011 10:37 PM EDT
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With the UFC 135 untelevised prelim card reduced to just three bouts due to several injuries, the UFC has gone to the well and recruited two featherweights to fill that gap on a month's notice. Returning to the Octagon after four years is Junior Assuncao, who will face Tachi Palace Fights standout, Eddie Yagin. MMA Weekly has the report:
Sources close to the match-up confirmed the bout to MMAWeekly.com on Tuesday with verbal agreements in place for the Sept fight.
Since getting axed from the UFC following a submission loss to Nate Diaz in September of 2007, BJJ black belt Junior Assuncao has gone 7-1, and is currently on a six-fight winning streak. Based out of Atlanta along with his brother and current UFC bantamweight Raphael, Junior brings an excellent ground game as well as the valuable experience of three previous UFC fights.
Yagin, a Hawaiian native who trains at the rapidly-growing Alliance camp in San Diego alongside Phil Davis, Dominick Cruz and Brandon Vera, is coming off the most impressive win of his career, a submission victory over former Bellator champ Joe Soto at Tachi Palace Fights 10 earlier this month. Yagin has mainly competed in Hawaii throughout his career.
Junior Assuncao (12-4)
Win Wes Murch (submission - rear naked choke) - Recife Fighting Championships 4
Win Mark Miller (KO - punch) - Recife Fighting Championships 3
Win John Mahlow (submission - guillotine) - XFC 10
Eddie "The Philippine Phenom" Yagin (15-4-1)
Win Joe Soto (submission - guillotine) - TPF 10
Win Joe Neri (TKO - elbows) - Gladiator Challenge - Full Force
Loss Diego Saraiva (TKO - doctor stoppage) - TPF 2
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its not often that i disagree with you, Anton.
But this is one of those rare times.
Gotta root for my coach! WAR ASSUNCAO!!
Ascension MMA/KBX Gym. Alpharettal, GA
don't worry,
we’re both biased. I won’t take it against you. haha :)
by Anton Tabuena on Aug 30, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.
by RolloTomasi on Aug 30, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Eddie “The Filipino Phenom” Yagin (15-4-1)
by Anton Tabuena on Aug 30, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
So your Filipino I take it?
Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.
by RolloTomasi on Aug 30, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
Exactly what I was thinking.
Remember all those folks that said WEC lightweights simply wouldn't be able to hang in the UFC? Yeah.......
by Charles Awad on Aug 30, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not like I have a choice.
haha. Just like Minnesota ;)
by Anton Tabuena on Aug 31, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
True
Didn’t say it was a bad thing! Now if only there were more Lebanese fighters..
Remember all those folks that said WEC lightweights simply wouldn't be able to hang in the UFC? Yeah.......
by Charles Awad on Aug 31, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I too will be rooting for Yagin
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by chrisbboy82 on Aug 31, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait to see what he can do in the big league.
by mrclark707 on Aug 31, 2011 5:36 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Little off topic
But I I have just gone 3-0 in my anature career. Once again in cone from behind Gassion. Imnp striker and was dominated for 2 rounds had a cut checked by doc and told if I got I’m trouble one more time. It was over. I had been knocked down 3 tines up til the 3rd. But by my coaches advice I dropped on 3rd round barrage played possum and as he jumped on me to finish me which very well could of happened I kept my legs high and it was a dream setup he fell right into my fav move my triangle and I held tight and hot the sub with 35 sec left in 3rd and final. Note to self learn to Hang with better stand up guys. I feel like nog o take a sever beating then goad them inti my guard and shebang I got the tap. He left with a pretty face me. 17 stitches and s night at the hospital. But my coach calls me. Nogabe(nog wanna be) as I get the shit beaten out of me take it and as he is over confident cones into my guard and luckily I got the tap. I guess I have a hard head. This was the first time I was broken in a fight and thought I couldn’t go on but coming from the marines I had my pride and was either winning or leaving on a stretcher. But 3-0 now. 1st fight I got beat bad but got lucky he slipped on my blood as I lost a lot and I pounced for a rnc. The 2nd I won by srmbar when I was dropped also. I don’t know if this is s hood thing but hey I can take a beaten stay somewhat composed and when they think I’m finished I havnt gave up and my jj comes into play. So 3 severe beatings to me I’ve submitted 3 2 in my guard one on s freak slip. Thought I’d share guys cause I’m stoked. But back to bed to rest up More and here’s to hoping I can chew food in the am!!!
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by Bloodsport on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let me know what u guys think.
Am I getting lucky or am I sort of resilant and somewhat composed to be mind enough to get the Tap. I feel live I’ve won so far out of pure luck and cheap tactics by playing possum cause I fake dropped after being dropped numerous times and they’ve fell for it everytine. Any advice?
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on Aug 31, 2011 2:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
A little of both..
It’s going to be hard to rely on your chin for a long term success. Just look at how Liddell is now, and you might not get to be as lucky as him. You’ve seen your holes, gotta fix them. Cause we’re seeing a pattern, soon enough your opponents will catch up with that.. Good luck!
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