Raphael Assuncao
UFC 2011–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
A seven-fight UFC winning streak featuring victories over Aljamain Sterling, TJ Dillashaw, and Pedro Munhoz kept Raphael Assuncao a fixture in the bantamweight top five. Originating from Recife, Brazil, and fighting out of Ascension MMA in Georgia, Assuncao relied on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and counter-striking. His fight IQ and submission danger are reflected in an 88 BJJ and 86 Fight IQ.
Peak ratings
By edition
Assuncao put together a six-fight winning streak at bantamweight, defeating Johnny Eduardo, Issei Tamura, Mike Easton, and taking a split decision over TJ Dillashaw in Barueri, Brazil at UFC Fight Night 29. His counter-striking, defensive wrestling, and submission setups are captured in an 82 Boxing and 88 BJJ rating across these matchups.
In 2014, Assuncao defeated Pedro Munhoz and Bryan Caraway by unanimous decision in Las Vegas and Halifax before an ankle fracture sidelined him for all of 2015. His technical positioning, takedown defense, and pacing against top contenders explain his 82 Boxing and 86 Fight IQ ratings during this stretch.
Assuncao dropped a decision to TJ Dillashaw at UFC 200 before rattling off three consecutive victories in 2017, defeating Aljamain Sterling by split decision, Marlon Moraes in Rio, and knocking out Matthew Lopez at UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk. His counter-punching and defensive timing justify his 82 Boxing and 86 Fight IQ ratings.
In 2018, Assuncao outpointed Rob Font at UFC 226 in Las Vegas before suffering a submission defeat in a rematch with Marlon Moraes in Fortaleza and a decision loss to Cory Sandhagen at UFC 241 in Anaheim. His composure, counter-striking defense, and mat fundamentals are reflected in an 81 Boxing and 84 Cardio rating across these bouts.
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