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Junior Assuncao

Nickname -- Birthdate 6/24/1981
Height / Weight 5'9" - 145lbs Place of Birth Recife, Brazil

UFC 141 results: Ross Pearson defeats Junior Assuncao by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

UFC 135 results: Junior Assuncao defeats Eddie Yagin by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27).

Last Fight

UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage

Sep 25, 2011 12:00 AM EDT
Junior Assuncao vs Eddie Yagin

Junior Assuncao Coverage

UFC 145 results recap: Eddie Yagin vs Mark Hominick fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 5:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down last night's UFC 145 main card opening bout between Eddie Yagin and Mark Hominick. How did Yagin pull off the biggest upset of the night? Find out inside.

UFC 145 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

UFC 145 is less than 24 hours away. Who's going to win? Jon Jones or Rashad Evans? Here's my best guess.

UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans - Mark Hominick Vs. Eddie Yagin Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Apr 19, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans - Mark Hominick Vs. Eddie Yagin Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC 145 fight card: Mark Hominick vs Eddie Yagin preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's upcoming UFC 145 featherweight main card bout between Mark Hominick and Eddie Yagin. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Breaking Down The UFC Featherweight Division

by Luke Nelson from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

It's a lazy Saturday, so MMA Mania is giving you an in-depth look at each UFC division. We continue with the featherweight division.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Sonnen: Bisping Sounds Like Pip From South Park

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jan 25, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting tweets from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Junior Assuncao Cut From UFC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM EST

Brazilian featherweight Junior Assuncao (13-5) has been released from the UFC following a late-December loss to "The Ultimate Fighter 9" winner Ross Pearson at UFC 141.

Ross Pearson Vs. Dennis Siver Rematch, Akira Corassani Vs. Jason Young Booked For UFC In Sweden

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Jan 11, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Two featherweight bouts have been added to the UFC's Swedish debut on April 14th: Ross Pearson and Dennis Siver will rematch at their new weight class of 145 lbs, while TUF 14 competitor and Swedish native, Akira Corassani will face Jason Young in another lightweight bout.

Report: Ross Pearson vs Dennis Siver rematch possible for UFC on FUEL TV 2

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 11, 2012 12:27 PM EST

Featherweight striker Ross Pearson will try to make it two in a row against fellow former lightweight Dennis Siver when they hook 'em up in a 145-pound rematch at UFC on FUEL TV 2 on April 14 in Sweden.

Watch Dana White's UFC 142 Video Log - Day 1

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Jan 10, 2012 12:01 PM EST

Check out Dana's vlog, which features lots of backstage coverage from UFC 141.

UFC 141: Final Spike TV 'Prelims' Earn 1.8 Million Viewers, Second Best In Series History

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Jan 4, 2012 12:03 PM EST

Friday's UFC 141 Spike TV prelims special collected 1.8 million viewers.

UFC 141 ratings for 'Prelims' on Spike TV attract 1.8 million viewers

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2012 11:38 PM EST

The final Spike TV "Prelims" special prior to UFC 141 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 30, 2011, featuring Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao and Anthony Njokuani vs. Danny Castillo, is the second best ever ratings-wise in 26 total broadcasts.

UFC 145: Mark Hominick vs Eddie Yagin and Matt Wiman vs Mark Bocek booked for March 24 in Montreal

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2012 5:23 PM EST

The UFC 145 fight card continues to take shape with recent additions of Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin and Matt Wiman vs. Mark Bocek.

Mark Hominick, Matt Wiman Both Booked For UFC 145

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Jan 3, 2012 5:00 PM EST

Mark Hominick and Matt Wiman are both booked for action at March's UFC 145 in Montreal.

Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin, Matt Wiman vs. Mark Bocek Slated for UFC 145

by mountaineers101 from Gals Guide To MMA on Jan 3, 2012 4:45 PM EST

UFC 145 is shaping up to be a pretty little card. Come check out some of the recent announcements, including Mark Hominick and Matt Wiman getting some bouts!

UFC 141 medical suspensions and injuries for 'Lesnar vs Overeem' in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2012 3:01 PM EST

All the injuries and medical suspensions for fighters that competed on the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" fight card this past Dec. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 141 results wrap: Brock Lesnar retires from MMA after losing to Alistair Overeem

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 2, 2012 8:01 AM EST

What happened at UFC 141 last Friday night? What didn't happen, is the more appropriate question. Here's another look at all the major headlines, for which there are aplenty, from UFC 141 back on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.

UFC 141 results recap: Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem fight event wrap up from Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 1, 2012 9:01 AM EST

A complete wrap up of the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" event that took place this past Fri., Dec. 30, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

OH: UFC 141 Post-Fight Commentary from Fighters

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Dec 31, 2011 3:45 PM EST

See what fighters had to say on Twitter about UFC 141.

UFC 141 Results: The Spike TV Era Ends With A Whimper As Pearson And Castillo Eke Out Decision Wins

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Dec 31, 2011 3:20 PM EST

Danny Castillo, Anthony Njokuani, Ross Pearson and Junior Assuncao were the last four fighters to be featured in live UFC action on Spike TV as the cable network aired two preliminary bouts from the UFC 141 fight card.

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