Fighter

Raphael Assuncao

27-10-0★ 2bonuses Brazil

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Raphael Assuncao holds a professional MMA record of 27-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 37 bouts on record. Raphael Assuncao has won 27 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Raphael Assuncao lands 3.22 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.65 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 11, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-07-19
Age: 44
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Granite Base

95 · top 1% in division

Punch power49

Kick power93

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy96

Takedowns95

Ground striking70

Submissions77

Chin86

Body strength95

Cardio98

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 28-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.22per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.50per min

66% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.65per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed78%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Raphael Assuncao has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Davey Grant
UFCUFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 27-9 vs 12-6
SUB
R3 · 4:43
WIN
vs Victor Henry
UFCUFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Araujo· Oct 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 26-9 vs 22-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Simon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 26-8 vs 18-3
TKO
R2 · 2:14
LOSS
vs Cody Garbrandt
UFCUFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Bantamweight· 26-7 vs 11-3
TKO
R2 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 26-6 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Marlon Moraes
UFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 3, 2019· Bantamweight· 26-5 vs 21-5-1
SUB
R1 · 3:17
WIN
vs Rob Font
UFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 8, 2018· Bantamweight· 25-5 vs 15-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matthew Lopez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 24-5 vs 10-1
TKO
R3 · 1:50
POTN
WIN
vs Marlon Moraes
UFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 3, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-5 vs 18-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 22-5 vs 12-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Bantamweight· 22-4 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bryan Caraway
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 17-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 8-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Vaughan Lee
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 13-8-1
SUB
R2 · 1:51
WIN
vs Mike Easton
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 13-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Issei Tamura
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 0:25
WIN
vs Johnny Eduardo
UFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 25-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Erik Koch
UFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 20, 2011· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 2:32
WIN
vs L.C. Davis
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 16-3
UD
LOSS
vs Diego Nunes
WEC 49: Varner vs Shalorus· Jun 20, 2010· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 13-1
SD
LOSS
vs Urijah Faber
WEC 46: Varner vs Henderson· Jan 10, 2010· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 22-3
SUB
R3 · 3:49
WIN
vs Yves Jabouin
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson· Oct 10, 2009· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 14-4
SD
WIN
vs Jameel Massouh
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki· Apr 5, 2009· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 21-4
UD
WIN
vs Joe Pearson
Ironheart Crown· Nov 8, 2008· 11-1 vs 30-12-1
TKO
WIN
vs Aaron Williams
Kentucky Regional· Mar 7, 2008· 10-1 vs 14-8
SUB
WIN
vs Kevin Gittemeier
Fight Party· Jun 1, 2007· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 7-1
UD
WIN
vs Tyler Grunwald
ISCF: Battle Of Rome 2· Apr 21, 2007· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Jeff Curran
Xtreme Fighting Organization· Nov 11, 2006· 8-0 vs 27-8-1
DEC
WIN
vs James Birdsley
Colorado Regional· Oct 14, 2006· 7-0 vs 23-3
SUB
WIN
vs Nick Mamalis
Ring of Fire· Sep 9, 2006· 6-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Lauzon
Absolute Fighting Championship· Feb 18, 2006· 5-0 vs 10-2
SUB
WIN
vs William McGlothlin
Fight Party· Sep 9, 2005· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 3:58
WIN
vs Jorge Masvidal
Fight Party· Apr 21, 2005· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 5-0
UD
WIN
vs Brandon Bledsoe
Fight Party· Feb 4, 2005· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 6-8
SUB
R1 · 2:31
WIN
vs Chad Lawshe
Fight Party· Oct 15, 2004· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 0:54
WIN
vs Scott Johnson
Fight Party· Aug 7, 2004· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 4-14
SUB
R1 · 2:41

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Raphael Assuncao's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #2 Bantamweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 357

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1689▼18
Peak: 1821Oct 4, 2014
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does Raphael Assuncao fight next?

Raphael Assuncao has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Raphael Assuncao's record?

Raphael Assuncao's professional MMA record is 27-10-0.

Who is Raphael Assuncao fighting next?

Raphael Assuncao's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Raphael Assuncao fight last?

Raphael Assuncao most recently fought Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili on Saturday, March 11, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Raphael Assuncao fight in?

Raphael Assuncao fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Raphael Assuncao have?

Raphael Assuncao has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Raphael Assuncao won?

Raphael Assuncao has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Raphael Assuncao?

Raphael Assuncao is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Raphael Assuncao weigh?

Raphael Assuncao weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Raphael Assuncao's reach?

Raphael Assuncao has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Raphael Assuncao?

Raphael Assuncao is 44 years old (born Jul 19, 1982).

Where is Raphael Assuncao from?

Raphael Assuncao is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY