Rousimar Palhares
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rousimar Palhares (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁowziˈmaʁ paˈʎaɾiʃ];, born February 20, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), World Series of Fighting (WSOF), Fight Nights Global (FNG), and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). His nickname Toquinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [toˈkĩɲu]), Portuguese for "little tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build and the low success rate his opponents have had in grappling him down to the canvas.[6] Palhares is primarily known for his powerful ground game. Of his 16 submission victories 12 have come from leg locks. He is also known for his refusal to release submission holds when either the opposing fighter has signaled submission or the referee has called a stop to the bout, causing him to be fired by the UFC, and WSOF.
Rousimar Palhares | |
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Born | (1980-02-20) February 20, 1980 (age 44) Dores do Indaiá, Brazil |
Other names | Toquinho |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
Division | Welterweight (2013–present) Middleweight (2007–2012) Light Heavyweight (2006–2007) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team | Pantera Negra (formerly)[1] Brazilian Top Team (2005–2013)[2] Team Nogueira (2013–present)[3] |
Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Murilo Bustamante[4] 1st degree black belt in Luta Livre[5] |
Years active | 2006–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 31 |
Wins | 19 |
By submission | 16 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 11 |
By knockout | 8 |
By decision | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |