Adam Assenza Canada’s Lightweight Maverick
Adam Assenza, 36, trains out of Burlington Academy of Martial Arts in his hometown of Burlington, Ontario. Standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, he fights under the nickname Maverick and brings a veteran’s poise to the cage. With 18 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw, Assenza has built a résumé defined more by persistence than flash.
Currently ranked number 23 in the North America region, Assenza is also listed among the top fighters in Canada and in Ontario. Those rankings reflect his activity over his last six MMA bouts, with at least two fights held in each territory. Competing exclusively at lightweight in his most recent pair of bouts, he has cemented his standing in that division at every level where he has competed.
At an age when many athletes begin to slow, Assenza remains a fixture on regional cards. His compact frame may put him at a reach disadvantage in a division that often rewards size, but his steady fight schedule and willingness to face foes across three nested regions have kept him relevant on the North American scene.
