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Junior Assuncao

"Junior"
16-8-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Junior Assuncao holds a professional MMA record of 16-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Junior Assuncao has won 16 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Junior Assuncao lands 3.31 significant strikes per minute with 62% accuracy and averages 2.43 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 30, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-06-24
Age
45
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
97 · top 5% in division
Punch power71
Kick power60
Punch speed57
Kick speed60
Accuracy73
Takedowns97
Ground striking96
Submissions95
Chin71
Body strength82
Cardio80

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 16-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.31per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.06per min
44% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.43per 15 min
24% success
Takedowns stuffed66%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Junior Assuncao earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jeremie Holloway
    864 Fighting Championship· Nov 30, 2018· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:11
  2. LOSS
    vs Arman Tsarukyan
    MFP 220: Mayor's Cup 2018· May 26, 2018· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 11-1
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Adam Townsend
    Art of War 18· Jul 30, 2016· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:49
  4. WIN
    vs Mauricio dos Santos Jr.
    XFC International 13· Dec 5, 2015· Featherweight· 15-5 vs 12-9
    TKO
    R2 · 3:51
  5. WIN
    vs Alejandro Solano Rodriguez
    XFC International 5· Jun 7, 2014· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 20-9
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Guilherme Faria
    Premium FC 2· Sep 13, 2013· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 10-4
    SUB
    R4 · 2:05
  7. LOSS
    vs Ross Pearson
    UFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 12-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Eddie Yagin
    UFCUFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE· Sep 25, 2011· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 14-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Wesley Murch
    Pernambuco Regional· Mar 30, 2011· 11-4 vs 8-4
    SUB
  10. WIN
    vs Mark Miller
    Pernambuco Regional· Dec 2, 2010· 10-4 vs 10-6
    TKO
  11. WIN
    vs John Mahlow×1Title bout · Title win #1
    XFC 10: Night of Champions· Mar 19, 2010· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 12-11
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Peter Grimes
    Florida Regional· Sep 4, 2009· 8-4 vs 7-5
    DEC
  13. WIN
    vs Kamrin Naville
    KOTC: Invincible· Mar 27, 2009· Welterweight· 7-4 vs 4-3
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Kalvin Hackney
    National Fighting Championship· Nov 8, 2008· 6-4 vs 5-0
    DEC
  15. LOSS
    vs Torrance Taylor
    Georgia Regional· May 30, 2008· 6-3 vs 5-4-1
    DEC
  16. WIN
    vs Steve Sharp
    Kentucky Regional· Mar 7, 2008· 5-3 vs 20-7
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Nate Diaz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:10
  18. WIN
    vs David Lee
    UFCUFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:55
  19. LOSS
    vs Kurt Pellegrino
    UFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:04
  20. WIN
    vs Scott Hope
    Knuckle Up 4· Apr 28, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 1-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Dustin Hazelett
    Fight Party· Jul 15, 2005· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:27
  22. WIN
    vs Danny Payne
    Fight Party· Jun 3, 2005· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 1-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:50
  23. WIN
    vs Will Bradford
    Fight Party· Feb 4, 2005· Welterweight· 0-1 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  24. LOSS
    vs Andrew Chappelle
    NFC: Friday Night Fights 7· Apr 23, 2004· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 3-3
    UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1597▼12
Peak
1721Sep 25, 2011
Rated fights
24
15001600170020052008201120142017Apr 23, 2004 · 1472Feb 4, 2005 · 1510Jun 3, 2005 · 1539Jul 15, 2005 · 1586Apr 28, 2006 · 1619Oct 14, 2006 · 1569Apr 21, 2007 · 1608Sep 19, 2007 · 1589Mar 7, 2008 · 1613May 30, 2008 · 1591Nov 8, 2008 · 1611Mar 27, 2009 · 1625Sep 4, 2009 · 1639Mar 19, 2010 · 1669Dec 2, 2010 · 1687Mar 30, 2011 · 1699Sep 25, 2011 · 1721Dec 30, 2011 · 1702Sep 13, 2013 · 1668Jun 7, 2014 · 1676Dec 5, 2015 · 1661Jul 30, 2016 · 1652May 26, 2018 · 1609Nov 30, 2018 · 15971597

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Frequently asked questions

When does Junior Assuncao fight next?

Junior Assuncao has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Junior Assuncao's record?

Junior Assuncao's professional MMA record is 16-8-0.

Who is Junior Assuncao fighting next?

Junior Assuncao's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Junior Assuncao fight last?

Junior Assuncao most recently fought Ross Pearson at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on Friday, December 30, 2011, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Junior Assuncao fight in?

Junior Assuncao fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Junior Assuncao have?

Junior Assuncao has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Junior Assuncao?

Junior Assuncao is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Junior Assuncao weigh?

Junior Assuncao weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Junior Assuncao's reach?

Junior Assuncao has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Junior Assuncao?

Junior Assuncao is 45 years old (born Jun 24, 1981).

Where is Junior Assuncao from?

Junior Assuncao is from Brazil.