Raphael Assuncao

UFC |

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.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	7
Record:	15-4-0
Summary:	BJJ, Muay Thai, good defense, always looking to push the action

Fighter Info

From:	Recife Brazil
Age:	29
Height:	5′ 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

602

41% Successful

245

Types of Successful Strikes

245

71% Standing

17%

11%

175

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

40% 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
Win	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	53	3	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Johnny Eduardo		28	0	1	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Erik Koch	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	4	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	9	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	47	4	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	LC Davis	WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki Nov 11, 2010	18	0	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	34	2	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Diego Nunes	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	37	0	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Urijah Faber	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	28	2	2	1	R3Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	14	0	0	0	R3Submission	Ways To Watch

Win

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