Raphael Assuncao is a retired UFC bantamweight fighter, here is everything you should know about him, including net worth, salary, records, and endorsements. You can read about the 50 richest UFC fighters here.
Raphael Assuncao facts
| Birth Place | Recife, Pernambucano, Brazil. |
| Father’s Name | Cleuder Assunção |
| Mother’s Name | Francisca Assunção |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $99,000 |
| Age | 42 |
| Date of Birth | July 19, 1982 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| MMA Debut | April 15, 2011 |
| MMA Record | 28-10 |
| Divisions | Bantamweight/Featherweight/Lightweight |
| Achievements | Number 12 ranked UFC bantamweight |
| Partner | Narla Castilho Assuncao |
| Children | One daughter |
| Endorsements | To be updated |
| Social Media |
Raphael Assuncao is as tough as they come. The old-timer was part of the bantamweight division of the UFC but retired earlier in March 2023.
Raphael Assuncao Net Worth and Payouts
Raphael Assuncao has a net worth of approximately $5million. He appeared on ad commercials for iSpot.tv.
For his first UFC fight, against Eric Koch at UFC 128, Assuncao earned $15,000 following a KO loss.
His biggest payday in the UFC came against Matthew Lopez at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis. For his KO win over Lopez, Assuncao earned $171,600. Throughout his career, Raphael Assuncao has earned more than $1m from UFC as prize. He also earned through endorsements with fitness and health brands.
Raphael Assuncao MMA career and UFC record
Raphael Assuncao made his MMA debut on the 23rd of January, 2004 at ISCF: Friday Night Fight. He faced Chris Clark and started off with a TKO win.
Assuncao quickly made his way up and was 9-0 up by October 2006.
His first loss came against Jeff Curran at XFO 13: Operation Beatdown in November 2006. Assuncao bounced back with six straight wins that also included a move to WEC.
At WEC 46, Assuncao suffered his second loss, against Urijah Faber. He lost his next fight as well – against Diego Nunes.
On the 19th of March, 2011, Assuncao made his UFC debut. He faced Erik Koch, but was knocked out in the first round.
He then went on a seven-fight winning streak that included wins over Pedro Munhoz and TJ Dillashaw. However, Dillashaw exacted revenge at UFC 200, thereby snapping his win streak.
He once again went on a good run before going on to suffer a three-fight skid.
Assuncao’s MMA record is 28 wins and 10 losses. Raphael Assuncao is one of the successful fighters in UFC and MMA, and he has won 3x IBJJF Pan Ams, 2x IBJJF Team challenge, 2x IBJJF Pan Ams No-gi.
Raphael Assuncao Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Raphael Assuncao was born on the 19th of July, 1982 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil to parents Cleuder Assunção and Francisca Assuncao.
Assuncao has two brothers Junior Assuncao and Freddy Assuncao both of whom were fighters.
He is married to Narla Castilho Assuncao. The pair have a daughter.
It is not clear what brands Assuncao endorses.
FAQs about Raphael Assuncao
Raphael Assuncao has a net worth of approximately $5 million.
Raphael Assuncao was born on the 19th of July, 1982.
Raphael Assuncao was born in Recife, Pernambucano, Brazil.
Raphael Assuncao made his UFC debut on the 19th of March, 2011 at UFC 128.
Raphael Assuncao’s wife is Narla Castilho Assuncao.
Raphael Assuncao’s parents are Cleuder Assunção and Francisca Assuncao.
Raphael Assuncao has one daughter.
Raphael Assuncao’s MMA record is 28 wins and 10 losses.
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