Rousimar Palhares

UFC |

TRAINING: I have been doing the same, training twice a day. BJJ, MMA and wrestling in the morning, and physical training, Muai Thai and boxing at night. I’m training with my team BTT.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training many years ago because I love the sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt; Won Fury Middleweight Grand Prix in Brazil

Do you have any heroes? God

What is your favorite technique? All kinds of submissions

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It was my dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Worked on the farm

• Trained by former UFC middleweight champion Murilo Bustamante.

• “Toquinho” translates to tree stump in English

• Won Submission of the Night honors against Salaverry

• Has won 12 of his last 14

• Leg lock expert

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	15
Record:	23-3-0
Summary:	Submissions, BJJ black belt, leg locks

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Toquinho
From:	Dores Do Indaia, Minas Gerais Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Age:	32
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

241

52% Successful

125

Types of Successful Strikes

125

66% Standing

27%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

37% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	4	0	1	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Mike Massenzio	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	0	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	67	2	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dan Miller		42	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Dave Branch	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	6	1	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	2	0	3	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Nate Marquardt	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	13	0	1	0	R1KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	1	0	1	1	R1KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® 111: ST-PIERRE vs HARDY Mar 27, 2010	0	0	1	0	R1Submission

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