I'm ready to be the underdog and challenge the champion. I'm ready to go out there and prove people wrong.

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• Raphael Assuncao:

  I'm always critical of myself, but I know where I stand as well.

• Raphael Assuncao:

  For my size and frame, 135 pounds fits me better, and a I feel really good here. I've actually gott

• Raphael Assuncao:

  As a featherweight I was walking around at 155 pounds and would just have to cut those 10 extra pou

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  Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional.

• Raphael Assuncao:

  Everyone knows that every fight is different and there are different challenges every time you step

• Raphael Assuncao:

  I live in the United States for years. No one has to translate anything for me.

• Raphael Assuncao:

  Dominick Cruz is my friend, we had a few beers together in the past, but you can't deny what I have

• 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

• Raphael Assuncao:

  It doesn't matter who I'm fighting or where it's at... I take every fight very seriously.

• Raphael Assuncao:

  When the opportunity for a title shot presents itself, I'm going to be there. I'm going secure that