Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Record: | 23-5-0 |
Summary: | BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action |
Fighter Info
From: | Recife Brazil |
Fights Out Of: | Alpharetta, GA USA |
Age: | 34 |
Height: | 5' 5" ( 165 cm ) |
Weight: | 135 lb ( 61 kg ) |
Reach | 66" |
Leg Reach | 38" |
Media
Striking
Grappling
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|
|
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 | ||
Biography
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
• 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, Pettis, Ellenberger, Roberts, Rosholt, Montano 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 eight of his last 10
• Eight fights at bantamweight (7-1)
Career
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