Júnior Assunção is a 41 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 16-8-0 pro MMA record.
Assunção most recently fought Jeremie Holloway at 864 Fighting Championship on Friday November 30, 2018.
Júnior Assunção lost to Jeremie Holloway by KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 2
in the Lightweight division.
Júnior Assunção has 16 wins with a 69% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 7 by submission, 5 by decision.
Júnior Assunção is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
Júnior Assunção's Last Fight
Loss • Jeremie Holloway DEF Júnior Assunção by KO/TKO R2 1:11
Júnior Assunção's last five professional MMA fights
Júnior Assunção's MMA career highlights
Júnior Assunção's Professional MMA debut
Assunção made his professional debut against Andrew Chappelle on April 23, 2004, fighting on the regional circuit.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to Andrew Chappelle who carried a 3-3-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Júnior Assunção lost to Andrew Chappelle by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Júnior Assunção's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Assunção made his debut in the UFC against Kurt Pellegrino on October 14, 2006, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 64: Unstoppable having compiled a 4-1-0 professional MMA record.
Júnior Assunção lost to Kurt Pellegrino by Submission at 2:04 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Assunção has gone on to fight a total of 5 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-3-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Assunção took his next fight at on March 7, 2008, fighting against Steve Sharp on the of the regional circuit.
Júnior Assunção beat Steve Sharp by Submission at 1:40 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 8 fights outside of the promotion, Assunção returned to the UFC on September 24, 2011, fighting against Eddie Yagin on the preliminary card of UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 12-4-0
Júnior Assunção beat Eddie Yagin by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was Júnior Assunção's last win?
Assunção's last win came against Mauricio dos Santos Jr. at XFC International 13 on Saturday December 5, 2015. Júnior Assunção beat Mauricio dos Santos Jr. by KO/TKO at 3:51 of Round 2.
Who is Júnior Assunção's next opponent?
Assunção is not currently booked for any fights.
When was Júnior Assunção's last loss?
Assunção's last loss came against Jeremie Holloway at 864 Fighting Championship on Friday November 30, 2018. Júnior Assunção lost to Jeremie Holloway by KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 2.
How many UFC fights has Júnior Assunção had?
Assunção has fought 5 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-3-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Júnior Assunção have?
Assunção has knocked out 4 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Júnior Assunção have?
Assunção has submitted 7 opponents.
How many times has Júnior Assunção been knocked out?
Assunção has been knocked out 2 times.
How many times has Júnior Assunção been submitted?