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Junior Assuncao

BrazilBrazilAge 45Ascension MMA
16
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
69%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Cleuder Ferreira Assunção Júnior, known as simply Júnior Assunção, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, he has competed for the UFC, the Xtreme Fighting Championships, and King of the Cage.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy63%
Takedown accuracy24%

3.31

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.06

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.43

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.7

avg

Submissions

0.35

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 14, 2006Born Recife, Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision1
Submission7

Finish Rate

69%
11 of 16
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossArmeniaArman TsarukyanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Kunlun Fight World Tour: RussiaMay 26, 2018
LossUnited StatesAdam TownsendH2HTKO (knee injury)R1Art of War 18Jul 30, 2016
WinBrazilMauricio dos Santos Jr.H2HTKO (head kick)R2XFC International 13Dec 5, 2015
WinCosta RicaAlejandro Solano RodriguezH2HDecision (unanimous)R5XFC International 5Jun 7, 2014
WinGuilherme Faria de SouzaSubmission (kimura)R4Premium FC 2Sep 13, 2013
LossEnglandRoss PearsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 141Dec 30, 2011
WinUnited StatesEddie YaginH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 135Sep 24, 2011
WinEnglandWesley MurchH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Recife FC 4Mar 31, 2011
WinUnited StatesMark MillerH2HKO (punch)R1Recife FC 3Dec 3, 2010
WinUnited StatesJohn MahlowH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1XFC 10: Night of ChampionsMar 19, 2010
WinUnited StatesPeter GrimesH2HDecision (split)R3ShineFights 2Sep 4, 2009
WinUnited StatesKamrin NavilleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC: InvincibleMar 27, 2009
WinUnited StatesKalvin HackneyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Wild Bill's Fight Night 17Nov 8, 2008
LossUnited StatesTorrance TaylorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3American Fight League: BulletproofMay 30, 2008
WinUnited StatesSteve SharpH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3American Fight League: ErupptionMar 7, 2008
LossUnited StatesNate DiazH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night 11Sep 19, 2007
WinEnglandDavid LeeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 70Apr 21, 2007
LossUnited StatesKurt PellegrinoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 64: UnstoppableOct 14, 2006
WinUnited StatesScott HopeH2HTKO (punches)R1International Sport Combat Federation: Knuckle Up 4Apr 28, 2006
WinUnited StatesDustin HazelettH2HTKO (punches)R1Full Throttle 3Jul 15, 2005
WinUnited StatesDanny PayneH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Full Throttle 2Jun 3, 2005
WinUnited StatesWill BradfordH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1International Sport Combat Federation: Compound Fracture 2Feb 4, 2005
LossUnited StatesAndrew ChappelleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3International Sport Combat Federation: Fight PartyApr 23, 2004

Related Fighters

Jeremie HollowayJeremie Holloway10-6-0 · MWArman TsarukyanArman Tsarukyan23-3-0 · LWAdam TownsendAdam Townsend20-8-0 · LWMauricio dos Santos Jr.Mauricio dos Santos Jr.14-14-0 · FWAlejandro Solano RodriguezAlejandro Solano Rodriguez29-16-0 · LWGuilherme FariaGuilherme Faria19-10-0 · FWRoss PearsonRoss Pearson20-17-0 · LWEddie YaginEddie Yagin16-7-1 · FWWesley MurchWesley Murch14-8-0 · LWMark MillerMark Miller9-7-0 · LWJohn MahlowJohn Mahlow14-14-0 · WWPeter GrimesPeter Grimes12-8-0 · FW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.