Age, Biography and Wiki
Raphael Assunção was born on 19 July, 1982 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Raphael Assunção's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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19 July, 1982 |
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19 July |
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Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
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Brazil
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He is a member of famous fighter with the age 41 years old group.
Raphael Assunção Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Raphael Assunção height is 5ft 5in and Weight 135 lb.
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5ft 5in |
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135 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Raphael Assunção Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Raphael Assunção worth at the age of 41 years old? Raphael Assunção’s income source is mostly from being a successful fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Raphael Assunção's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
Raphael Assunção (born 19 July 1982) is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist, he competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Born in Recife in Northeast Brazil, Assunção moved to United States with his immigrant parents when he was a child.
He now lives and trains in Atlanta with Ascension MMA under Manu N'toh.
He is also the brother of Júnior Assunção and Freddy Assunção who also fight as mixed martial artists.
Assunção joined the WEC in 2009, with a 12–1 professional record.
He made his promotional debut on 5 April 2009 at WEC 40 against Jameel Massouh.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Assunção won the back and forth fight by split decision.
Faber won the fight via third-round submission.
Assunção then faced Diego Nunes on 20 June 2010 at WEC 49.
He lost the fight via split decision.
Assunção faced LC Davis on 11 November 2010 at WEC 52.
Assunção won the fight via unanimous decision.
On 28 October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
Assunção was expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on 19 March 2011 at UFC 128, but Gamburyan was forced out of the bout with a back injury and replaced by Erik Koch.
He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Assunção next faced UFC newcomer Johnny Eduardo on 27 August 2011 at UFC 134.
He won the fight via unanimous decision and was out up to 6 months with a possible nasal fracture.
Assunção faced Issei Tamura on 11 July 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman.
He won the fight via second-round TKO.
He won the fight via unanimous decision despite suffering a broken arm during the first round.
Assunção faced Vaughan Lee on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.
He won the fight via armbar submission in the second round.
Assunção was expected to face T.J. Dillashaw on 4 September 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.
However, the pairing was delayed and was rescheduled for a future event due to a minor medical issue for Assunção.
The bout with Dillashaw was rescheduled and took place on 9 October 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29.
Assunção defeated Dillashaw via split decision.
The back and forth action earned both the participants Fight of the Night honors.
However, Rivera was forced from the bout due to a hand injury.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Assunção was briefly linked to a Bantamweight Championship bout against Renan Barão on 24 May 2014 at UFC 173.
However, Assunção opted to decline the bout as a rib injury sustained in his last bout at UFC 170 had not healed enough to resume the proper training in advance of the event.
Barão instead faced, and was ultimately defeated by T.J. Dillashaw.
