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Rousimar Palhares
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Rousimar Palhares

"Toquinho"
19-13-1★ 2bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 2-4
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rousimar Palhares holds a professional MMA record of 19-13-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. Rousimar Palhares has won 19 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rousimar Palhares lands 1.75 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 3.93 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rousimar 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
1980-02-26
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Dores do Indaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power68
Kick power57
Punch speed49
Kick speed61
Accuracy61
Takedowns97
Ground striking95
Submissions99
Chin73
Body strength77
Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.75per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.04per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.93per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts4.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Rousimar Palhares has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ SOTN ×2
  1. ★ SOTNvs Mike Massenzio · UFC 142: Aldo vs MendesJan 14, 2012
  2. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rousimar Palhares earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Florent Betorangal
    Kongs FC 2· Mar 30, 2024· Middleweight· 19-12-1 vs 16-15
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Anatoliy Boyko
    ACAACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko· Dec 16, 2022· Welterweight· 19-11-1 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:52
  3. LOSS
    vs Ibragim Magomedov
    ACAACA 140: Reznikov vs Ramos· Jun 17, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 19-10-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:09
  4. LOSS
    vs Georgiy Kichigin
    RCC MMA 5: Shlemenko vs. Billstein· Dec 15, 2018· Welterweight· 19-9-1 vs 19-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:52
  5. LOSS
    vs Aliaskhab Khizriev
    Fight Nights Global 85· Mar 30, 2018· Welterweight· 19-8-1 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:58
  6. DRAW
    vs Shamil Amirov
    Fight Nights Global 73· Sep 4, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8 vs 3-0
    DEC
  7. WIN
    vs Alexey Ivanov
    Fight Nights Global 70· Jul 7, 2017· Welterweight· 18-8 vs 11-3
    SUB
    R1 · 0:37
  8. LOSS
    vs Michal Materla
    KSWKSW 36 - Materla vs. Palhares· Oct 1, 2016· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 23-5
    KO
    R2 · 1:27
  9. LOSS
    vs Emil Meek
    Venator FC 3· May 21, 2016· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  10. WIN
    vs Jake Shields×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Welterweight· 17-6 vs 31-7-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:02
  11. WIN
    vs Jon Fitch×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 27-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:30
  12. WIN
    vs Steve Carl
    WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares· Mar 29, 2014· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 21-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:09
  13. WIN
    vs Mike Pierce
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 17-5
    SUB
    R1 · 0:31
  14. LOSS
    vs Hector Lombard
    UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Middleweight
    TKO
    R1 · 3:38
  15. LOSS
    vs Hector Lombard
    UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 31-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:38
  16. LOSS
    vs Alan Belcher
    UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 17-6
    TKO
    R1 · 4:18
  17. WIN
    vs Mike Massenzio
    UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:03
    SOTN
  18. WIN
    vs Dan Miller
    UFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 13-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs David Branch
    UFCUFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:44
  20. LOSS
    vs Nate Marquardt
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 29-9-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:28
  21. WIN
    vs Tomasz Drwal
    UFCUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 17-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:45
  22. WIN
    vs Lucio Linhares
    UFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 12, 2009· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:21
  23. WIN
    vs Jeremy Horn
    UFCUFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON· Jan 17, 2009· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 80-18-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    UFCUFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 22-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Ivan Salaverry
    UFCUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R1 · 2:36
    SOTN
  26. WIN
    vs Fabio Nascimento
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 5-2 vs 8-2
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Daniel Acacio
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 5-2 vs 12-5
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Flavio Luiz Moura
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 4-2 vs 16-6
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs Helio Dipp
    Santa Catarina Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 3-2 vs 5-1
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Claudio Mattos
    Storm Samurai· Nov 25, 2006· 2-2 vs 4-2
    TKO
  31. LOSS
    vs Arthur Cesar
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jun 21, 2006· 2-1 vs 3-0
    DEC
  32. WIN
    vs TBA
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 20, 2006· 1-1
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Bruno Bastos
    Santa Catarina Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 0-1 vs 0-2
    DEC
  34. LOSS
    vs Leandro Silva
    Distrito Federal Regional· May 10, 2004· 0-0 vs 1-1
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1601▼10
Peak
1848Aug 1, 2015
Rated fights
31
15001650180020052009201320172021May 10, 2004 · 1470Apr 29, 2006 · 1506Jun 21, 2006 · 1480Nov 25, 2006 · 1523Mar 10, 2007 · 1572Aug 4, 2007 · 1616Dec 6, 2007 · 1667Dec 6, 2007 · 1642May 24, 2008 · 1705Sep 6, 2008 · 1687Jan 17, 2009 · 1718Dec 12, 2009 · 1754Mar 27, 2010 · 1787Sep 15, 2010 · 1758Mar 3, 2011 · 1794Aug 27, 2011 · 1816Jan 14, 2012 · 1835May 5, 2012 · 1791Dec 16, 2012 · 1778Oct 9, 2013 · 1797Mar 29, 2014 · 1811Dec 13, 2014 · 1830Aug 1, 2015 · 1848May 21, 2016 · 1830Oct 1, 2016 · 1813Jul 7, 2017 · 1821Mar 30, 2018 · 1806Dec 15, 2018 · 1792Jun 17, 2022 · 1633Dec 16, 2022 · 1622Mar 30, 2024 · 16011601

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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.