Every guy I've beaten has been on a winning streak. Every guy was coming off damn good wins when I beat them. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
I like to say jiu-jitsu is like mathematics. It has to be exact otherwise you don't have it. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
My only loss at bantamweight is to TJ Dillashaw and I also have a win over him. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter who I'm fighting or where it's at... I take every fight very seriously. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
I'm ready to be the underdog and challenge the champion. I'm ready to go out there and prove people wrong. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
Everyone knows that every fight is different and there are different challenges every time you step out there. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
I would be lying I didn't mention I saw Dominick Cruz's performance at UFC 178 and was impressed by his dominating performance. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
If I keep doing what I've been doing and keep doing my job, the title shot is going to come. That's why… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
As a featherweight I was walking around at 155 pounds and would just have to cut those 10 extra pounds. I wasn't… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
Honestly, I know rematches are always nice, but me beating the champion of my weight class in a competitive fight is nice,… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
What else do I have to do for a my title chance. I don't know what to do. What else do I… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
All of these fights I've won, the pressure has been on me to go out there and get the win. I have… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
There are so many things that make the moment for a submission. There is timing, muscle memory, a lot of times power.… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
When the opportunity for a title shot presents itself, I'm going to be there. I'm going secure that spot and try to… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
I'm proud of what I've done. I look at it and I try to stay humble and do what I've got to… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
I'm not going to change who I am or the way I promote fights just to get a title shot, but I… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
Dominick Cruz is my friend, we had a few beers together in the past, but you can't deny what I have done… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
For my size and frame, 135 pounds fits me better, and a I feel really good here. I've actually gotten stronger because I've done… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
What else do I have to do for a my title chance. I don't know what to do. What else do I have to… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
Honestly, I know rematches are always nice, but me beating the champion of my weight class in a competitive fight is nice, too. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
I think it's good to have a chip on your shoulder because it's motivating. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
I'm proud of what I've done. I look at it and I try to stay humble and do what I've got to do, but… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
2009 is going to be a year that everything is going to fall in place for me. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
Dominick Cruz is my friend, we had a few beers together in the past, but you can't deny what I have done in the… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
I like to say jiu-jitsu is like mathematics. It has to be exact otherwise you don't have it. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
All of these fights I've won, the pressure has been on me to go out there and get the win. I have to beat… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
My only loss at bantamweight is to TJ Dillashaw and I also have a win over him. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
I would be lying I didn't mention I saw Dominick Cruz's performance at UFC 178 and was impressed by his dominating performance. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
There are so many things that make the moment for a submission. There is timing, muscle memory, a lot of times power. When you… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share
