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Raphael
Assuncao
23-5-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #2 Bantamweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 14 fights.
Record: 23-5-0
Summary: BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From: Recife Brazil
Fights Out Of: Alpharetta, GA USA
Age: 34
Height: 5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )
Reach 66"
Leg Reach 38"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1452
42% Successful
614
Types of Successful Strikes
0
614
78% Standing
13%
476
78
60
Striking Defense
70
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
58
34% Successful
20
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
5
12
1
Takedown Defense
77
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Raphael Assuncao
Jul 9, 2016
64
49
1
0
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Bryan Caraway
Oct 4, 2014
75
39
2
2
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Feb 22, 2014
100
33
3
0
0
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Oct 9, 2013
32
29
0
2
1
3
0
1
 R3 Decision - Split
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jun 8, 2013
17
14
3
0
1
0
5
0
 R2 Submission
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Dec 8, 2012
57
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jul 11, 2012
39
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Aug 27, 2011
53
28
3
0
0
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Loss
Raphael Assuncao
Mar 19, 2011
4
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
47
18
4
0
0
0
0
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Raphael Assuncao
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus
Jun 20, 2010
34
37
2
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Raphael Assuncao
WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson
Jan 10, 2010
28
14
2
0
2
0
1
0
 R3 Submission
Watch
Win
Raphael Assuncao
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson
Oct 10, 2009
35
26
1
1
1
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Raphael Assuncao
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr 5, 2009
53
19
2
0
2
1
4
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

TRAINING: It consists of everyday AM practices, with some time to rest and then two more sessions - late evening and night technical.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2000, influenced by my cousin Gustavo Oliveira and legend Royce Gracie

What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ black belt/ Pan American champion/ Shotokan 2004 champion

Do you have any heroes? God

What is your favorite technique? Too many to list

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot to be part of such a high level (the biggest in the world) fighting organization. It’s the biggest in the world and it keeps me focused and motivated.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? BJJ instructor
• Ten wins by submission (6 armbar, RNC, 2 guillotine, 1 triangle), three by knockout

• Pro since 2004

• Has defeated Jorge Masvidal and Joe Lauzon in pre-UFC / WEC bouts

• Brother of UFC vet Junior Assuncao – the Assuncaos join the Nogueira, Miller, Hughes, Serra, Alcantara, Lauzon, Diaz, Pettis, Ellenberger, Roberts, Rosholt, Montano and Shamrock families as the only brother tandems to fight in the UFC. Jeremy Horn and his half-brother Matt Andersen are also UFC vets.

• Has won eight of his last 10

• Eight fights at bantamweight (7-1)

Career

Key Opponents

Erik Koch
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Johnny Eduardo
Johnny Eduardo
27-10-0
( W-L-D )

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