Rousimar Toquinho and pressure for victory in Barueri: 'The charge was mine alone'. Watch!

R. Toquinho (photo) comments on the victory in Barueri. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS

Quick on the trigger, Rousimar Toquinho didn't take notice of the tough Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29, an event held last Wednesday (09), in Barueri, in the interior of São Paulo, and landed his feared heel hook in just 31 seconds. The Brazilian became the first man to submit the North American, whose record includes tough fights against important names in the division such as Jon Fitch, Josh koscheck e John hendricks, current challenger for the belt. But the path to victory was not easy for the fighter from Minas Gerais.

Caught in an anti-doping test and coming off two consecutive defeats, the risk of dismissal in the event of a setback was imminent. Despite this, Toquinho assured that the biggest pressure on his back was his own.

“The pressure was only on me. I had no pressure from anyone. If I see that I can't afford to stay in the UFC, I'll leave. No one needs to send me away. I’m not going to take the place of anyone who’s better than me”, said the Brazilian, who enjoyed his performance in the welterweight category. “I felt really good. It seems like I was very strong”, he added.

Toquinho also spoke about the moment he stepped on the scale the day before the fight. The Brazilian couldn't hold back his emotion and cried when he weighed 77 kg for the first time. of the welterweight category. “I was excited for my fresh start. I didn't fight for a long time and people tried to make me give up. And when I felt like I was ready, I was thrilled for it,” he stated.

Despite the stunning victory, Rousimar lost the night's submission bonus for not releasing the blow as soon as Pierce gave up the fight. However, when asked about the matter, the black belt did not agree with the leaders' attitude. "No! I just waited for the guy to knock. It hit, I let go”, he concluded