Davey Grant chokes out Raphael Assuncao in the 3rd round
I’m angry. First, props to Grant. Was down 0-2 going into round 3 and went out there to kill Assuncao. And he hurt him badly right off the bat. To Assuncao’s credit, he got the takedown. But Grant grabbed the cage twice to defend and got a point taken. But instead of restarting from the position, the ref stood them up. Grant immediately hurt Assuncao with a spinning backfist. Assuncao shot in to defend himself but ended up in an inverted triangle and went out. If I’m Assuncao and the team, I’m pissed.
There’s something to be said that this has been the fatal flaw for Assuncao. You can neutralize all you want, but you’re always walking that line when you don’t really push yourself on your opponents.
Assuncao retires after the loss.
