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Raphael
Assuncao
18-4-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
Record: 18-4-0
Summary: BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From: Recife Brazil
Age: 30
Height: 5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
818
42% Successful
341
Types of Successful Strikes
0
341
74% Standing
16%
251
55
35
Striking Defense
72
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
36
33% Successful
12
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
6
1
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Raphael Assuncao Jun 8, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Vaughan Lee -- -- -- --
Win
 Raphael Assuncao Dec 8, 2012
57 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Mike Easton 30 0 0 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao Jul 11, 2012
39 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Issei Tamura 5 0 0 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao Aug 27, 2011
53 3 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Johnny Eduardo 28 0 1 0
Loss
 Erik Koch Mar 19, 2011
4 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Raphael Assuncao 9 0 0 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
47 4 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
LC Davis 18 0 0 1
Loss
 Raphael Assuncao
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus
Jun 20, 2010
34 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Diego Nunes 37 0 0 0
Loss
 Urijah Faber
WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson
Jan 10, 2010
28 2 2 1 R3 Submission
Raphael Assuncao 14 0 0 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson
Oct 10, 2009
35 1 1 1 R3 Decision - Split
Yves Jabouin 26 1 0 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr 5, 2009
53 2 2 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Jameel Massouh 19 0 1 0
Portions © 2010 by FightMetric LLC. All Rights Reserved

Biography

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

Thoughts on opponent, Vaughan Lee? I think Vaughan Lee is a very tough opponent and he's pretty well-rounded in there.

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

•    Nine 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, 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 four of his last five and three in a row

•    Fourth fight at bantamweight (3-0)

Career

Key Opponents

Erik Koch
Erik Koch
13-2-0
( W-L-D )
Johnny Eduardo
Johnny Eduardo
26-9-0
( W-L-D )

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