A biography for Raphael Assuncaohasn’t been written yet.
“As far as managing, I've been managing myself from the beginning, so if I don't start speaking up for myself, nobody will.”
“I would be lying I didn't mention I saw Dominick Cruz's performance at UFC 178 and was impressed by his dominating performance.”
“Everyone knows that every fight is different and there are different challenges every time you step out there.”
“As a featherweight I was walking around at 155 pounds and would just have to cut those 10 extra pounds. I wasn't being very professional.”
“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 this guy and that guy, or I'm fighting in Brazil.”
“If I'm not a good talker, so be it, but my record will speak for itself.”
“Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional.”
“Every guy I've beaten has been on a winning streak. Every guy was coming off damn good wins when I beat them.”
“I live in the United States for years. No one has to translate anything for me.”
“It doesn't matter who I'm fighting or where it's at... I take every fight very seriously.”
“I'm ready to be the underdog and challenge the champion. I'm ready to go out there and prove people wrong.”
“When the opportunity for a title shot presents itself, I'm going to be there. I'm going secure that spot and try to win the belt.”
“Honestly, I know rematches are always nice, but me beating the champion of my weight class in a competitive fight is nice, too.”
“I'm not going to change who I am or the way I promote fights just to get a title shot, but I think I've done plenty to earn that shot.”