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Rousimar Palhares

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

UFC 142 results: Rousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio at 1:03 of round 1

Carrying the nickname "Toquinho" (Portuguese for "tree stump"), Rousimar Palhares is one of the most feared submission experts in the middleweight division despite standing only 5'8". Palhares has six career victories by way of the rarely-seen heel hook.

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UFC 148: Chael Sonnen asked Rousimar Palhares to help train, gets turned down

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 28, 2012 4:50 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen looked for help in an extra help in a surprising area in his preparation for his upcoming UFC 148 title shot against Anderson Silva.

UFC 148: Rousimar Palhares: 'Chael Sonnen Asked To Train With Me'

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 28, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen apparently asked Rousimar Palhares if he could work with him to prepare for his UFC 148 title bout with Anderson Silva. Palhares said no.

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of May 6, 2012

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of May 6, 2012

Lorenzo Fertitta reacts to UFC on FOX 3 ratings, vows to promote Nate Diaz like Jon Jones

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta unconcerned by decline in viewership for UFC on FOX 3 which went down on May 5, 2012. Fertitta also says the he believes the Lightweight contender Nate Diaz is a future pay-per-view star.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA On Twitter For The 2nd Week Of May

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 9, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting tweets from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Morning Report: Henderson, Rousey Eye Their Returns; Belcher Fires Shot at Bisping

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Benson Henderson and Ronday Rousey gets their next challenges, Urijah Faber fights for the interim UFC belt, Alan Belcher insults Michael Bisping, and UFC on FOX faces a ratings crisis on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC On Fox 3 Full Of Great Performances, But Also Boneheaded Moments

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

The thrilling performances we saw at UFC on Fox 3 on Saturday night, yet the Izod Center on Saturday night featured an unusual amount of brain-farts. Ben Thapa takes a look at the chain of events that led to the tough losses of several fighters that night.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FOX 3 Edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2012 12:47 PM EDT

Alan Belcher calls out 'professional point fighter' Michael Bisping

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2012 11:11 AM EDT

Alan Belcher, fresh off his win over Rousimar Palhares at UFC on FOX 3, calls out Michael Bisping.

UFC's Alan Belcher Feels That A Fight With Michael Bisping Makes The Most Sense

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

Alan Belcher discusses Palhares, Bisping, and title contention.

Falling Action: Best and Worst of UFC on FOX 3

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2012 1:07 PM EDT

Falling Action looks back on an exciting UFC on FOX 3 event, and what the ratings decline means for the UFC's network TV partnership. From winners to losers, and everything in between, here's the best and worst from the weekend that was.

UFC On Fox 3 Video: Gracie Breakdown Explains How Alan Belcher Avoided Palhares' Leg Attacks

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 7, 2012 11:57 AM EDT

The Gracie brothers break down the jiu-jitsu displayed by Alan Belcher and Nate Diaz at UFC on Fox 3: Diaz vs. Miller.

Video: Gracie breakdown of Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller and Alan Belcher vs Rousimar Palhares at UFC on FOX 3

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

The Gracie brothers (Rener and Ryon) deconstruct the grappling displays by Nate Diaz and Alan Belcher at UFC on FOX 3.

Current UFC Champions, Challengers And Title Pictures

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 7, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

An overview of the current champions in the UFC as well as their next fight and breakdowns of each division.

UFC on FOX 3 results recap: Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller event wrap up from New Jersey

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2012 7:30 AM EDT

Get a complete comprehensive review with links to all the major stories coming out of the UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller" event that went down on Sat., May 5, 2012, at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

UFC On Fox 3 Results: Reviewing Main Card Predictions

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on May 7, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

UFC On Fox 3 Results Recap: Alan Belcher Vs. Rousimar Palhares

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

UFC on Fox 3 results as we recap Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares.

Slept On It: The Day After UFC On Fox 3 and Mayweather-Cotto, The Reaction Post

by Cory Braiterman from Head Kick Legend on May 6, 2012 10:06 PM EDT

Slept On It: The Day After UFC On Fox 3 and Mayweather-Cotto, The Reaction Post

Mania Matchmaker: Possible next fights for UFC on FOX 3: 'Diaz vs. Miller' winners

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

Join MMAmania.com as we peer into the MMA crystal ball and talk potential matches for the other main card winners from UFC on FOX 3: Lavar Johnson and Alan Belcher.

UFC on FOX 3 results: Alan Belcher becomes a title contender with win over Rousimar Palhares

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

With his big stoppage victory over Rousimar Palhares last night (Sat., May 5, 2012) at UFC on FOX 3, Alan Belcher became a middleweight title contender.

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