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Raphael Assuncao

#11 Bantamweight Division • 27-8-0 (W-L-D)
Anthony Gutierrez
Albert Morales
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4 years ago

UFC 250 Embedded: - Episode 2

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5 years ago

Assuncao Remains Focused On Belt

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5 years ago

Assuncao Wants To Leave No Doubt

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5 years ago

Cormier Previews Assuncao vs Moraes 2

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UFC Fortaleza: Post-fight Press Conference

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UFC Fortaleza: Weigh-in

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Fortaleza Media Day Faceoffs

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5 years ago

Five Questions With Raphael Assuncao

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Assuncao: "Beat Marlon, Then Title Shot"

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5 years ago

Raphael Assuncao: Training Day

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 28: (R-L) Raphael Assuncao of Brazil punches Aljamain Sterling in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Pepsi Center on January 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Get
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7 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar at UFC 212

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some under-the-radar fights to look out for at UFC 212.
HALIFAX, NS - OCTOBER 2: Raphael Assuncao of Brazil speaks to the media during the UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day on October 2, 2014 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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7 years ago

Fight Night Denver: Raphael Assuncao - Warrior Code

UFC bantamweight Raphael Assuncao talks about his determination and what it means to him to be a martial artist in this edition of Warrior Code. Don't miss Assuncao vs. Aljamain Sterling on FS1 Saturday night in Denver.

Stats & Records

  • 4
    Wins by Knockout
  • 10
    Wins by Submission
  • 13
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 41% 41%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
860
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2106
Grappling accuracy 39% 39%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
13
Takedowns Attempted
67
3.26
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.33
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.48
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.28
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
69
%
Sig. Str. Defense
80
%
Takedown Defense
0.17
Knockdown Ratio
12:33
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
687 (80%)
Clinch
93 (11%)
Ground
80 (9%)

Sig. Str. by target

53% 458 Head 17% 144 Body 30% 258 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
4 (15%)
DEC
13 (48%)
SUB
10 (37%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Recife, Brazil
Trains at
Ascensino MMA
Age
37
Height
65.50
Weight
135.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 19, 2011
Reach
66.50
Leg reach
38.50
Q & A

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 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.

What was your job before you started fighting? BJJ instructor

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Raphael Assunção luta no UFC
Albert Morales
Bantamweight Division • 7-4-1 (W-L-D)