Raphael Assuncao
BrazilLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Raphael Assuncao holds a professional MMA record of 27-10-0. 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, WEC.
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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2004Champion · Shotokan Championship
- 2000Started in BJJ
- 2000Started in BJJ
- Champion · IBJJF Pans
- Black belt · BJJ · Roberto Traven
Camp
- Ascension Mixed Martial Arts (Ascension MMA) · Alpharetta / Atlanta, Georgia, US Instructor
- Ascension MMA · Brazil
Coaches
- Manu N'toh · Head coach
- Roberto Traven · Grappling coach
Training partners
- Junior Assuncao
- Freddy Assuncao
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Raphael Assuncao sits in the top 25.
- #2 Most decision wins, Bantamweight9
- #6 Most fights, Bantamweight18
- #6 Longest win streak, Bantamweight7
- #7 Most time in the cage, Bantamweight3h 44m
- #8 Best significant strike defence, Bantamweight65.8%
- #8 Most wins, Bantamweight12
- #9 Best takedown accuracy, Bantamweight38.7%
- #15 Most significant strikes landed, Bantamweight777
- #2 Most decision wins, Bantamweight9
- #6 Most fights, Bantamweight18
- #6 Longest win streak, Bantamweight7
- #7 Most time in the cage, Bantamweight3h 44m
- #8 Best significant strike defence, Bantamweight65.8%
- #8 Most wins, Bantamweight12
- #9 Best takedown accuracy, Bantamweight38.7%
- #15 Most significant strikes landed, Bantamweight777
Bonus résumé
Raphael Assuncao has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs Matthew Lopez · UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs PettisNov 11, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs TJ Dillashaw · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs ShieldsOct 9, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Raphael Assuncao earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Davey GrantUFCUFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 27-10 vs 13-6SUBR3 · 4:43
- WINvs Victor HenryUFCUFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Araujo· Oct 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 27-9 vs 22-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ricky SimonUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 26-9 vs 19-3TKOR2 · 2:14
- LOSSUFCUFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Bantamweight· 26-8 vs 12-3TKOR2 · 4:59
- LOSSUFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 26-7 vs 12-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 2, 2019· Bantamweight· 26-6 vs 22-5-1SUBR1 · 3:17
- WINvs Rob FontUFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Bantamweight· 26-5 vs 15-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 25-5 vs 10-2POTNTKOR3 · 1:50
- WINUFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 24-5 vs 18-5-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 28, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-5 vs 12-2SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs TJ DillashawUFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Bantamweight· 22-5 vs 13-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Bantamweight· 22-4 vs 17-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Pedro MunhozUFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 10-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs TJ DillashawUFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 8-2FOTNSDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Vaughan LeeUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 13-9-1SUBR2 · 1:51
- WINvs Mike EastonUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Issei TamuraUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 7-3TKOR2 · 0:25
- WINUFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 25-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Erik KochUFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 19, 2011· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 12-1TKOR1 · 2:32
- WINvs L.C. DavisWECWEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 16-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Diego NunesWECWEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus· Jun 19, 2010· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 14-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Urijah FaberWECWEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson· Jan 9, 2010· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 23-3SUBR3 · 3:49
- WINvs Yves JabouinWECWEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson· Oct 9, 2009· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 14-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINWECWEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki· Apr 4, 2009· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 21-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Joe PearsonIronheart Crown· Nov 8, 2008· 12-1 vs 30-13-1TKO
- WINvs Aaron WilliamsKentucky Regional· Mar 7, 2008· 11-1 vs 14-9SUB
- WINvs Kevin GittemeierFight Party· Jun 1, 2007· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 7-2UD
- WINvs Tyler GrunwaldISCF: Battle Of Rome 2· Apr 21, 2007· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 0:56
- LOSSvs Jeff CurranXtreme Fighting Organization· Nov 11, 2006· 8-1 vs 28-8-1DEC
- WINvs James BirdsleyColorado Regional· Oct 14, 2006· 8-0 vs 23-4SUB
- WINvs Nick MamalisRing of Fire· Sep 9, 2006· 7-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Joe LauzonAbsolute Fighting Championship· Feb 18, 2006· 6-0 vs 10-3SUB
- WINvs William McGlothlinFight Party· Sep 9, 2005· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 2-2SUBR2 · 3:58
- WINFight Party· Apr 21, 2005· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 5-1UD
- WINvs Brandon BledsoeFight Party· Feb 4, 2005· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 6-9SUBR1 · 2:31
- WINvs Chad LawsheFight Party· Oct 15, 2004· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 0:54
- WINvs Scott JohnsonFight Party· Aug 7, 2004· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 4-15SUBR1 · 2:41
- WINvs Chris ClarkNFC: Friday Night Fights 6· Jan 23, 2004· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Brandon BurgessFight Party· Oct 25, 2003· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1SUBR2 · 1:52
- WINvs Joe LaughlinNFC: Friday Night Fights 4· Aug 22, 2003· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 2:32
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1687▼17
- Peak
- 1819Oct 4, 2014
- Rated fights
- 37
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.