On Jan. 14 when the UFC returns to Brazil for UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, middleweight contender Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares will take on fellow BJJ black belt Mike Massenzio in a 185 pound showdown that could have future title implications, especially for “Toquinho” should he pick up the win. With a 6-2 record in the UFC and his only losses coming from Nate Marquardt (2010) and Dan Henderson (2008), the 2011 ADCC silver medalist has laid the groundwork to possibly one day be a UFC champion. The following video from Stuart Cooper Films takes viewers into the life and training of the Brazilian powerhouse “Toquinho”.
The Rise of Toquinho from stuart cooper Films on Vimeo.