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Rousimar Palhares

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

Last fight: Loss vs Florent Betorangal · Unanimous Decision · Mar 30, 2024

19-13-1 · 16 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Anatoliy BoykoTKO · R1 3:52
ACAACA 149: Vagaev vs Slipenko·December 16, 2022

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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

  1. LOSS
    vs Florent Betorangal
    Kongs FC 2· Mar 30, 2024· Middleweight· 19-13-1 vs 17-15
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Georgiy Kichigin
    RCC MMA 5: Shlemenko vs. Billstein· Dec 15, 2018· Welterweight· 19-10-1 vs 20-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:52
  3. LOSS
    Fight Nights Global 85· Mar 30, 2018· Welterweight· 19-9-1 vs 12-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:58
  4. DRAW
    vs Shamil Amirov
    Fight Nights Global 73· Sep 4, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8-1 vs 3-0-1
    DEC
  5. WIN
    vs Alexey Ivanov
    Fight Nights Global 70· Jul 7, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8 vs 11-4
    SUB
    R1 · 0:37
  6. LOSS
    Venator FC 3· May 21, 2016· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  7. WIN
    vs Jake Shields×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 31-8-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:02
  8. WIN
    vs Jon Fitch×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 17-6 vs 27-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:30
  9. WIN
    WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares· Mar 29, 2014· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 21-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:09
  10. WIN
    vs Fabio Nascimento
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 6-2 vs 8-3
    SUB
  11. WIN
    Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 6, 2007· 6-2 vs 12-6
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Flavio Luiz Moura
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 5-2 vs 16-7
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Helio Dipp
    Santa Catarina Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 4-2 vs 5-2
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Claudio Mattos
    Storm Samurai· Nov 25, 2006· 3-2 vs 4-3
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Arthur Cesar
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jun 21, 2006· 2-2 vs 4-0
    DEC
  16. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 20, 2006· 2-1
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Bruno Bastos
    Santa Catarina Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-3
    DEC
  18. LOSS
    vs Leandro Silva
    Distrito Federal Regional· May 10, 2004· 0-1 vs 2-1
    DEC

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Brazilian Top Team

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power83
Kick power57
Punch speed50
Kick speed60
Accuracy62
Takedowns96
Ground striking95
Submissions99
Chin71
Body strength76
Cardio90

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-13-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.71per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.16per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.75per 15 min
39% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts3.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.71per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.16per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.75per 15 min
39% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts3.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rousimar Palhares sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

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

★ Submission of the Night ×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 what we estimate Rousimar Palhares earns per fight.

Rousimar Palhares's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1603▼10
Peak
1850Aug 1, 2015
Rated fights
31
15001650180020052009201320172021May 10, 2004 · 1470Apr 29, 2006 · 1506Jun 21, 2006 · 1480Nov 25, 2006 · 1523Mar 10, 2007 · 1572Aug 4, 2007 · 1618Dec 6, 2007 · 1645Dec 6, 2007 · 1670May 24, 2008 · 1708Sep 6, 2008 · 1690Jan 17, 2009 · 1721Dec 12, 2009 · 1758Mar 27, 2010 · 1791Sep 15, 2010 · 1760Mar 3, 2011 · 1796Aug 27, 2011 · 1818Jan 14, 2012 · 1836May 5, 2012 · 1791Dec 16, 2012 · 1779Oct 9, 2013 · 1797Mar 29, 2014 · 1812Dec 13, 2014 · 1833Aug 1, 2015 · 1850May 21, 2016 · 1833Oct 1, 2016 · 1815Jul 7, 2017 · 1823Mar 30, 2018 · 1808Dec 15, 2018 · 1794Jun 17, 2022 · 1635Dec 16, 2022 · 1623Mar 30, 2024 · 16031603

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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.

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