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When the opportunity for a title shot presents itself,

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.
Raphael Assuncao
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 do? I’ve fought everybody.
Raphael Assuncao
If I keep doing what I’ve been doing and keep doing my job, the title shot is going to come. That’s why I take every fight very seriously.
Raphael Assuncao
2009 is going to be a year that everything is going to fall in place for me.
Raphael Assuncao
There are so many things that make the moment for a submission. There is timing, muscle memory, a lot of times power. When you commit, you have to have power and technique. It has to be sharp.
Raphael Assuncao
I think it’s good to have a chip on your shoulder because it’s motivating.
Raphael Assuncao
I’m always critical of myself, but I know where I stand as well.
Raphael Assuncao
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.
Raphael Assuncao
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
For me, being upset is different than being frustrated. Frustration, it’s a little more deep inside. Being upset, you can get over it the next day.
Raphael Assuncao
My only loss at bantamweight is to TJ Dillashaw and I also have a win over him.
Raphael Assuncao
Everyone knows that every fight is different and there are different challenges every time you step out there.
Raphael Assuncao
When it is all said and done, everything is different once you get up into the cage.
Raphael Assuncao
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
I’m 34 years old, but I still feel like I’m progressing as an athlete.
Raphael Assuncao
I live in the United States for years. No one has to translate anything for me.
Raphael Assuncao
I’ve had guys on top of me, trying to beat me up.
Raphael Assuncao
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
I’m ready to be the underdog and challenge the champion. I’m ready to go out there and prove people wrong.
Raphael Assuncao
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
I’m kind of quiet.
Raphael Assuncao
It doesn’t matter who I’m fighting or where it’s at… I take every fight very seriously.
Raphael Assuncao
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional.
Raphael Assuncao
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.
Raphael Assuncao
I’m not going to take up an acting class in order to get a fight. That is not what I’ve worked my entire life to do. It’s not what I’ve been living for.
Raphael Assuncao
If a person, an athlete is not versed in something, their first reaction when there is a bad situation is not a good feeling. It’s panic.
Raphael Assuncao
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 UFC.
Raphael Assuncao
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.
Raphael Assuncao
I’m one of the most consistent guys in the world, in the UFC.
Raphael Assuncao
Every guy I’ve beat has been trying to take my head off.
Raphael Assuncao