BantamweightNOT FIGHTING

Raphael Assuncao

28-10

Age

Height

5'5"

Weight

136 lbs

Reach

66.5"

Avg Fight Time

12:32

Gym

Ascensino MMA

Wins By

4 KO · 10 Sub · 13 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R2 2R3 10

Last 5

LWLWW

Finish Rate

52%

Bonuses

—

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Brazil

Fight History

LOSS

vs Davey Grant

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2025-09-27

Submission

Inverted Triangle From Bottom Side Control

R3 4:43

SubmissionInverted Triangle From Bottom Side Control·R3 4:43

WIN

vs Victor Henry

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ricky Simon

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:14

WIN

vs Matthew Lopez

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:50

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:50

WIN

vs Bryan Caraway

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Marlon Moraes

UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 3:17

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 3:17

WIN

vs TJ Dillashaw

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Cody Garbrandt

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 4:59

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:59

LOSS

vs Cory Sandhagen

UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rob Font

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Marlon Moraes

UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs TJ Dillashaw

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Pedro Munhoz

UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Issei Tamura

UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· 2013-03-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 0:25

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:25

WIN

vs Vaughan Lee

UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· 2013-03-02

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R2 1:51

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R2 1:51

WIN

vs Johnny Eduardo

UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Erik Koch

UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:32

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:32

WIN

vs Mike Easton

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Aljamain Sterling

UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.2/min

Grappling

1.65 TD

Defense

67%

⚖️Raphael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

10 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

80%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

70%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

40%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

40%

Spinning

30%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

30%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

From Mount

Armbar From Mount

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Mount (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (67%) and Strike Acc% (43%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (67%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 78% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

67%

Elite

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

42% acc81%

Clinch

69% acc10%

Ground

80% acc9%

Striking Differential+0.72/min

3.22 landed/min2.50 absorbed/min

3.22

Landed/Min

2.50

Absorbed/Min

0.15

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed969

Sig. Strikes Attempted2280

Key Insights

Raphael is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (30%).

Strong defense at 67%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 42% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

39%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

78%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

15%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.65

TD / 15min

0.25

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

39%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Opportunistic

100%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.65/15min.

Solid TD defense at 78%.

10 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

786

1.51

Ratio

Absorbed

522

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

2/4

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

27.6

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.0

Standing %

88%

R3 vs R1 Output

102%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.51x) - consistent striking dominance.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (27.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

0:23

R2 Control

0:44

R3 Control

0:44

R1 to Final

+17%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+20.2pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+20.2pp

Body

-3.4pp

Leg

-16.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-0.4pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2944

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights