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Raphael
Assuncao
25-5-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #4 Bantamweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 16 fights.
Record: 25-5-0
Summary: BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From: Recife Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )
Reach 66"
Leg Reach 38"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1687
41% Successful
696
Types of Successful Strikes
0
696
80% Standing
11%
557
79
60
Striking Defense
70
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
59
34% Successful
20
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
5
12
1
Takedown Defense
80
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
UPCOMING
Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
Nov 11, 2017
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Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jun 3, 2017
43
44
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jan 28, 2017
39
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
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
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Feb 22, 2014
100
33
3
0
0
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Oct 9, 2013
32
29
0
2
1
3
0
1
 R3 Decision - Split
Fight of the Night
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jun 8, 2013
17
14
3
0
1
0
5
0
 R2 Submission
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Dec 8, 2012
57
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Jul 11, 2012
39
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Raphael Assuncao
Aug 27, 2011
53
28
3
0
0
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Raphael Assuncao
Mar 19, 2011
4
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
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: 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

Career

Key Opponents

Erik Koch
Erik Koch
15-5-0
( W-L-D )
Johnny Eduardo
Johnny Eduardo
28-11-0
( W-L-D )

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