Raphael Assuncao

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 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
Win	Raphael Assuncao Bryan Caraway	UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine: FX Oct 4, 2014	75 39	2 2	0 0	0 0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Win	Raphael Assuncao Jameel Massouh	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