Rousimar Palhares
Last fight: Loss vs Florent Betorangal · Unanimous Decision · Mar 30, 2024
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CAREER SUMMARY
Rousimar Palhares holds a professional MMA record of 19-13-1. Palhares has won 19 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 9 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Palhares lands 1.71 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 2.75 takedowns per 15 minutes. Palhares also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: December 16, 2022. Tracked organizations: ACA, KSW, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Feb 26, 1980
- Age
- 46
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Dores do Indaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Career history
- LOSSvs Florent BetorangalKongs FC 2· Mar 30, 2024· Middleweight· 19-13-1 vs 17-15UD
- LOSSACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko· Dec 16, 2022· Welterweight· 19-12-1 vs 11-1TKOR1 · 3:52
- LOSSACA 140: Reznikov vs Ramos· Jun 17, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 19-11-1 vs 9-2TKOR1 · 2:09
- LOSSvs Georgiy KichiginRCC MMA 5: Shlemenko vs. Billstein· Dec 15, 2018· Welterweight· 19-10-1 vs 20-5TKOR1 · 3:52
- LOSSFight Nights Global 85· Mar 30, 2018· Welterweight· 19-9-1 vs 12-0TKOR1 · 0:58
- DRAWvs Shamil AmirovFight Nights Global 73· Sep 4, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8-1 vs 3-0-1DEC
- WINvs Alexey IvanovFight Nights Global 70· Jul 7, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8 vs 11-4SUBR1 · 0:37
- LOSSKSW 36 - Materla vs Palhares· Oct 1, 2016· Middleweight· 18-8 vs 24-5KOR2 · 1:27
- LOSSvs Emil MeekVenator FC 3· May 21, 2016· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 8-2TKOR1 · 0:45
- WINWSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 31-8-1SUBR3 · 2:02
- WINWSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 17-6 vs 27-7-1SUBR1 · 1:30
- WINvs Steve CarlWSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares· Mar 29, 2014· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 21-4SUBR1 · 1:09
- WINvs Mike PierceUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 17-6SUBR1 · 0:31
- LOSSUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Middleweight· 14-6 vs 32-3-1TKOR1 · 3:38
- LOSSvs Alan BelcherUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 18-6TKOR1 · 4:18
- WINUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 13-6SOTNSUBR1 · 1:03
- WINvs Dan MillerUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs David BranchUFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 8-2SUBR2 · 1:44
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 30-9-2TKOR1 · 3:28
- WINvs Tomasz DrwalUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 17-3-1SUBR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Lucio LinharesUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 13-5SUBR2 · 3:21
- WINvs Jeremy HornUFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· Jan 17, 2009· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 80-19-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 23-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 13-7SOTNSUBR1 · 2:36
- WINvs Fabio NascimentoSao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 6-2 vs 8-3SUB
- WINSao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 6-2 vs 12-6SUB
- WINvs Flavio Luiz MouraRio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 5-2 vs 16-7SUB
- WINvs Helio DippSanta Catarina Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 4-2 vs 5-2SUB
- WINvs Claudio MattosStorm Samurai· Nov 25, 2006· 3-2 vs 4-3TKO
- LOSSvs Arthur CesarRio de Janeiro Regional· Jun 21, 2006· 2-2 vs 4-0DEC
- WINvs Unknown opponentRio de Janeiro Regional· May 20, 2006· 2-1SUB
- WINvs Bruno BastosSanta Catarina Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-3DEC
- LOSSvs Leandro SilvaDistrito Federal Regional· May 10, 2004· 0-1 vs 2-1DEC
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs William TackettBJJBET II: Who's Next?· Aug 1, 2021· 2-4DEC
- LOSSvs Gordon RyanWorld Jiu Jitsu Festival: Day 2· Oct 6, 2019· 2-3DEC
- LOSSvs Craig JonesKASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 2-2DQ
- WINvs David Avellan2011 ADCC Championships· Sep 24, 2011· 2-1SUBR1 · 1:41
- WIN2011 ADCC Championships· Sep 24, 2011· 1-1SUBR1 · 6:12
- LOSSvs Andre Galvao2011 ADCC Championships· Sep 24, 2011· 0-1-
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Brazilian Top Team
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Rousimar Palhares sits in the top 25.
- #3 Fastest submissions, Welterweight0:31
- #3 Fastest submissions, Middleweight0:45
- #4 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Middleweight2.8
- #17 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, all divisions3.1
- #18 Fastest submissions, Middleweight1:03
- #19 Fastest submissions, all divisions0:31
- #22 Fastest finishes, Welterweight0:31
- #23 Most takedowns in a fight, Middleweight7
Bonus résumé
Rousimar Palhares has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
- ★ SOTNvs Mike Massenzio · UFC 142: Aldo vs MendesJan 14, 2012
- ★ SOTNvs Ivan Salaverry · UFC 84: ILL WILLMay 24, 2008
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rousimar Palhares earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1603▼10
- Peak
- 1850Aug 1, 2015
- Rated fights
- 31
Frequently asked questions
When does Rousimar Palhares fight next?
Rousimar Palhares has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Rousimar Palhares's record?
Rousimar Palhares's professional MMA record is 19-13-1.
Who is Rousimar Palhares fighting next?
Rousimar Palhares's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Rousimar Palhares fight last?
Rousimar Palhares most recently fought Anatoliy Boyko at ACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko on Friday, December 16, 2022, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Rousimar Palhares fight in?
Rousimar Palhares fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Rousimar Palhares have?
Rousimar Palhares has 1 win by KO/TKO and 15 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Rousimar Palhares won?
Rousimar Palhares has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Rousimar Palhares?
Rousimar Palhares is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Rousimar Palhares weigh?
Rousimar Palhares weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Rousimar Palhares's reach?
Rousimar Palhares has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Rousimar Palhares?
Rousimar Palhares is 46 years old (born Feb 26, 1980).
Where is Rousimar Palhares from?
Rousimar Palhares is from Brazil.
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