As far as managing, I've been managing myself from the beginning, so if I don't start speaking up for myself, nobody will. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I think it's good to have a chip on your shoulder because it's motivating. — 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 do, but… — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
2009 is going to be a year that everything is going to fall in place for me. — Raphael Assuncao Copy Share Image
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional. — 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 in the… — 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
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 Image
