Raphael Assuncao

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 )

Media

UFC® on FOX Henderson vs Diaz event live at the KeyArena in Seattle, WA on Saturday, December 8, 2012

Dec 08, 2012
UFC® on FOX Henderson vs Diaz Weigh-In at the KeyArena in Seattle, WA on Friday, December 7, 2012. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Dec 07, 2012
UFC® on Fuel TV: Munoz vs Weidman at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California. (Photos by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Jul 11, 2012
UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jul 10, 2012

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

818

42% Successful

341

Types of Successful Strikes

341

74% Standing

16%

251

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

33% 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
UPCOMING	Raphael Assuncao	UFC on FUEL TV 10 Live from Brazil: Nogueira vs. Werdum Jun 8, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Vaughan Lee		--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC®: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012	57	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Mike Easton	UFC®: 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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TRAINING: I’ve got a new camp in where I’m training in South Florida with some good fighters and training partners - Edson Barboza, Eduardo Guedes, Luiz Cane, Marlon Moraes, Raphael Chaves and the rest of the guys.

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

•    Eight wins by submission, two 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, 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.