I like to say jiu-jitsu is like mathematics. It has to be exact otherwise you don’t have it. Raphael Assuncao Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I think it’s good to have a chip on your shoulder because it’s motivating. Raphael Assuncao Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It doesn’t matter who I’m fighting or where it’s at… I take every fight very seriously. Raphael Assuncao Read Quote
When it is all said and done, everything is different once you get up into the cage. Raphael Assuncao Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 I think people forget, I’m the first guy to beat the win streak at Nova Uniao with Johnny Eduardo. He had an 11-fight win streak and I beat him, and people say, ‘That’s nothing.’ Raphael Assuncao Read Quote
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 Read Quote
