Rousimar Palhares Fight News

Morning Report: Rousimar Palhares considering drop to welterweight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares is currently serving a nine-month suspension. But when he returns, "Toquinho" may come back to a brand new division.

UFC Quick Quote: Rousimar Palhares considering a move to the welterweight division

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Eleven-fight UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares could be on his way out of the middleweight division, as the Brazilian recently stated he has the desire to drop to welterweight if he's physically capable.

UFC 159 media day news and notes: Dana White, Roy Nelson, Michael Bisping and Cheick Kongo edition

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 11:30 PM EDT

UFC 159 media day news and notes: Check out what UFC President Dana White, as well as Michael Bisping, Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo had to say about the upcoming event this weekend (April 27, 2013) at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and much more.

Latest UFC 159 odds and betting guide for 'Jones vs Sonnen' in Newark

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Get latest UFC 159 odds online sportsbook for Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen main event, along with rest of mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card set for Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on April 27, 2013, including best bets, favorites and underdogs.

UFC 159 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 co-main event between middleweights Alan Belcher and Michael Bisping. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Nate Diaz, Papy Abedi, and others announcing weight class changes

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Several fighters have announced, or teased, a potential change in weight for the coming year.

Morning Report: Dana White expects more UFC women's divisions; Demian Maia calls out Nick Diaz

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Dana White expects more women's divisions to join the UFC and a new top welterweight contender emerges to call out Nick Diaz.

WSOF 2 fight card: David Branch vs Paulo Filho preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's World Series of Fighting 2 main card bout between Dave Branch and Paulo Filho. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out below

UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test results: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres test positive for banned substances

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 4:45 PM EDT

Riki Fukuda's UFC release now makes a bit more sense. Both Alex Caceres and Fukuda were busted for flunking drug tests following their UFC on FUEL TV 8 bouts nearly three weeks ago in Saitama, Japan. Get all the details and consequences inside.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC 158

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 18, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

In what was promoted as one of the big grudge matches in UFC history, what happened after the match left fans feeling they had been taken for a ride.

UFC 158 results: Jordan Mein makes a statement, finishing durable Dan Miller in UFC debut

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 16, 2013 8:59 PM EDT

Jordan Mein managed to do something that no opponent had ever been able to do against Dan Miller: finish him.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FUEL TV 8

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 3, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt scored knockout wins in their returns to Japan, the country where both became mainstream sports stars a dozen years ago.

Sonnen Says: Hector Lombard should be cut following UFC on FUEL TV 8 loss to Yushin Okami

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Mar 3, 2013 1:30 PM EST

If Chael Sonnen had his way, Hector Lombard would be cut by the UFC following his loss to Yushin Okami at last night's (Sat., March 2, 2013) UFC on FUEL TV 8: "Silva vs. Stann" event in Japan. Here's why.

UFC on FUEL 8 results: Yushin Okami knocks off Hector Lombard in split-decision

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 2, 2013 11:43 PM EST

Hector Lombard has now lost two of his three UFC fights after suffering a split-decision loss to Yushin Okami.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 1, 2013 1:00 PM EST

Wanderlei Silva will meet Brian Stann in the main event of the promotion's return to Japan this weekend on cable television. Can the "All American" dull the blade of "The Axe Murderer?" Find out the answer to that (and a whole lot more) inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 preview: Four burning questions going into 'Silva vs Stann' in Japan

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 2:00 AM EST

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC on FUEL TV 8 this Saturday (Mar 2, 2013), but here are 4 burning questions to consider before fight night.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Yushin Okami vs Hector Lombard preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 27, 2013 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between top middleweight contenders Yushin Okami and Hector Lombard. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Michael Bisping vs. Alan Belcher set for co-main event of UFC 159

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 30, 2013 1:24 PM EST

It didn't take long for Michael Bisping to get back on the horse. The Brit will challenge Alan Belcher in the co-main event of UFC 159.

Morning Report: Michael Bisping's dramatic loss muddies the UFC middleweight title picture

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 21, 2013 8:00 AM EST

The cupboard of UFC middleweight contenders, which was overflowing as recently as two months ago, suddenly seems quite bare. Yet Anderson Silva has to fight somebody. The million-dollar question now is: Who?

Hector Lombard: 'Douchebag' Michael Bisping upset at him for squeezing his 'little girl' hands

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 15, 2013 12:00 AM EST

Why is Michael Bisping seemingly so upset with Hector Lombard? According to "Shango," it's all because he squeezed his "little girl" hands too hard and left him in pain at a chance elevator encounter. Hear how it all went down inside.

Nickname Toquinho	Birthdate 2/20/1980
Height / Weight 5'8" - 185	Place of Birth Dores do Indaiá, Brazil

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