Raphael Assuncao

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 12 fights.

Record:	21-4-0
Summary:	BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From:	Recife Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Alpharetta, GA USA
Age:	31
Height:	5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Media

UFC president Dana White hands out post-fight bonuses and stars Ronda Rousey, Sara McMann, Daniel Cormier, and Rory MacDonald speak to the media at the UFC 170 post-fight press conference.

Feb 22, 2014 4:11
UFC® 170 Rousey vs McMann live at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.

Feb 22, 2014
UFC® 170 weigh-in live at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Friday, February 21, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Feb 21, 2014
Rafael Assuncao reviews his upset victory over T.J. Dillashaw and shares who he wants to fight next while Rousimar Palhares discusses his 11th career-win via submission.

Oct 09, 2013

All Raphael Assuncao Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1179

42% Successful

490

Types of Successful Strikes

490

76% Standing

12%

374

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

36% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC 170 Rousey vs. McMann: Live on Pay-Per-View Feb 22, 2014	100	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Pedro Munhoz		33	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC Fight Night Maia vs. Shields: FOX Sports 1 Oct 9, 2013	32	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	TJ Dillashaw	UFC Fight Night Maia vs. Shields: FOX Sports 1 Oct 9, 2013	29	2	3	1	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC on FUEL TV 10 Live from Brazil: Nogueira vs. Werdum Jun 8, 2013	17	3	1	5	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Vaughan Lee		14	0	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012	57	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Mike Easton	UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012	30	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC on FUEL TV 4: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012	39	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Issei Tamura	UFC on FUEL TV 4: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012	5	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	53	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Johnny Eduardo	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	28	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Erik Koch	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	4	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	9	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	47	4	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	LC Davis	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	18	0	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	34	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Diego Nunes	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	37	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Urijah Faber	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	28	2	2	1	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	14	0	0	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson Oct 10, 2009	35	1	1	1	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Yves Jabouin	WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson Oct 10, 2009	26	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	53	2	2	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Jameel Massouh	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	19	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
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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, 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, Villefort, Ellenberger, Roberts, Rosholt 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 seven of his last eight and six in a row