Toquinho defends WSOF belt against Shields this Saturday 'I'm superior', says the Brazilian

Toquinho is the WSOF welterweight champion. Photo: Disclosure

Rousimar Toquinho bets on the superiority of his game to successfully defend the World Series of Fighting welterweight belt. On Saturday night (August 1st), the Brazilian faces Jake Shields, who, like him, is a veteran with a successful stint in the UFC.

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Toquinho, a ground game specialist, believes he is better than the North American in all areas of the fight. “I'm very excited for this fight, I trained a lot and I'm going to win this fight. Thank God, I have fully recovered from my knee and shoulder injuries and, as a result, I was able to complete my full training camp, without any problems. O Jake Shields He is a very good and very experienced fighter. I respect him, but I'm very confident. I think I'm superior in all areas of the fight, both on the ground and on the feet”, said Toquinho.

Famous for winning his fights quickly, Toquinho guarantees that he will show his usual aggression during the fight. “My strategy is to impose my rhythm and game from the beginning, not letting him feel comfortable at any point in the fight. I know I can submit or knock out, this duel is unlikely to be in the hands of the judges. I will be WSOF champion for many years, no one will take this belt from me. I'm living the best moment of my career, I've evolved a lot as a fighter. O Jake Shields He said a lot of things, but when it comes to the fight he will see what it's like to have to face me”, he concluded.

Toquinho and Shields will be in the main fight of WSOF 22, in Las Vegas, in the United States. The fight will be broadcast live on the subscription channel Esporte Interativo, starting at 23:30 pm Brasília time.

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