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Retired Brazilian Fighter Raphael Assuncao is one of the richest UFC fighters

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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 PlaceRecife, Pernambucano, Brazil.
Father’s NameCleuder Assunção
Mother’s NameFrancisca Assunção
Star SignCancer
Net Worth $5 million
Last Fight Earnings$99,000
Age42
Date of BirthJuly 19, 1982
EducationTo be updated
NationalityBrazilian
MMA DebutApril 15, 2011
MMA Record28-10
DivisionsBantamweight/Featherweight/Lightweight
AchievementsNumber 12 ranked UFC bantamweight
PartnerNarla Castilho Assuncao
ChildrenOne daughter
EndorsementsTo be updated
Social MediaInstagram

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.

(L-R) Cody Garbrandt punches Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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.

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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

(Q) What is Raphael Assuncao’s net worth?

Raphael Assuncao has a net worth of approximately $5 million.

(Q) When was Raphael Assuncao born?

Raphael Assuncao was born on the 19th of July, 1982.

(Q) Where was Raphael Assuncao born?

Raphael Assuncao was born in Recife, Pernambucano, Brazil.

(Q) When did Raphael Assuncao make his UFC debut?

Raphael Assuncao made his UFC debut on the 19th of March, 2011 at UFC 128.

(Q) Who is Raphael Assuncao’s wife?

Raphael Assuncao’s wife is Narla Castilho Assuncao.

(Q) Who are Raphael Assuncao’s parents?

Raphael Assuncao’s parents are Cleuder Assunção and Francisca Assuncao.

(Q) How many children does Raphael Assuncao have?

Raphael Assuncao has one daughter.

What is Raphael Assuncao’s MMA record?

Raphael Assuncao’s MMA record is 28 wins and 10 losses.

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