Raphael Assuncao

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 14 fights.

Record:	23-4-0
Summary:	BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From:	Recife Brazil
Age:	32
Height:	5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Media

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles runs down all the need-to-know news for today, Friday, January 23.

Jan 23, 2015 1:20
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine at the Scotiabank Centre on October 4, 2014 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Oct 04, 2014
With seven straight wins under his belt, bantamweight Raphael Assuncao is ready for his shot at the 135lb. title. Hear from the Brazilian fighter after his win over Bryan Caraway at Fight Night Halifax.

Oct 04, 2014
UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Scotiabank Centre on October 3, 2014 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Oct 03, 2014

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1312

43% Successful

565

Types of Successful Strikes

565

76% Standing

13%

430

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
UPCOMING	Urijah Faber	UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. Assuncao Mar 21, 2015	--	--	--	--	--
UPCOMING	Raphael Assuncao	UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. Assuncao Mar 21, 2015	--	--	--	--	--

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine: SKY TV Oct 4, 2014	75	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Bryan Caraway		39	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC 170 Rousey vs. McMann: Live on SKY TV Feb 22, 2014	100	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Pedro Munhoz	UFC 170 Rousey vs. McMann: Live on SKY TV Feb 22, 2014	33	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC Fight Night Live on Sky TV: Maia vs. Shields Oct 9, 2013	32	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Split
Win	T.J. Dillashaw		29	2	3	1	R3 Decision - Split

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

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC®: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012	57	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Mike Easton	UFC®: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012	30	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

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

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	53	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Johnny Eduardo	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	28	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

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

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

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

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

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

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	53	2	2	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Jameel Massouh	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	19	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

TRAINING: Training is twice daily, sometimes three sessions a day, and always very specific to the upcoming fight especially a couple weeks prior to the fight. Plus, daily physical and technical training.

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? This means a lot to me; it’s a longtime dream come true. I want to showcase my always improving skills, and build and establish my name in the organization.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? BJJ instructor