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Raphael Assuncao vs. Rob Font scheduled for UFC 226

Raphael Assuncao and Rob Font will square off on the July 7 card at T-Mobile Arena. MMA Fighting confirmed an initial Thursday report by the Las Vegas Journal-Review.

Assuncao (26-5), who recently signed a new, four-fight contract with the company, carries both a three-fight win streak and a 10-1 record in his past 11 fights into the bout. His most recent performance was a knockout of Matthew Lopez last November.

Font (15-3), meanwhile, has won three out of his past four fights. He scored TKO victory over Thomas Almeida last time out, at UFC 220 in his hometown of Boston.