Raphael Assuncao Thinks He Deserves a Title Shot After UFC 212 Win

Raphael Assuncao spoke with MMAjunkie following his win over Marlon Moraes at UFC 212. The highlights are below:

On a possible title shot: “I think I’ve paved my way, and not to mention, the division is (uncertain). T.J. (Dillashaw) is going down (to flyweight), and (current bantamweight champ) Cody (Garbrandt) is hurt right now. Dominick Cruz has his own timeframe with the UFC. So who is the next guy?”

On having trouble getting recognition: “Apparently, I have to convince people and make a statement. I don’t know how, because you guys know how difficult these fights are. You look at tonight – some of the favored guys didn’t do very good. I’m fighting newcomers, I’m fighting hyped guys. I was the underdog in this fight. I’m fighting younger guys coming from a huge win streak, and I’m stopping those guys. I just stopped Marlon, who hadn’t lost in five years. What else do I have to do?”