Best fights of Lance Palmer
Over 13 years as a professional, Lance Palmer has compiled a 23-8 (9) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lance Palmer defeats Steven Siler in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2018 Lance Palmer fought Steven Siler for the vacant 2018 PFL Tournament and 2018 PFL featherweight titles. It was their second meeting. Palmer was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Siler was 31 with a record of 32-17-1. Palmer was on a 5-fight winning streak and Siler was coming off a win. Palmer won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Lance Palmer submits Chris Horodecki
On June 5, 2015 Lance Palmer defended his WSOF featherweight title against Chris Horodecki. Palmer was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Horodecki was 27 with a record of 21-5-1. Palmer was on a 2-fight winning streak and Horodecki was coming off a win. Palmer submitted Chris Horodecki via neck crank in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Lance Palmer defeats Jared Downing
On June 21, 2013 Lance Palmer fought Jared Downing for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance featherweight title. Palmer was 26 years old with a record of 6-0, and Downing was 23 with a record of 9-1. Palmer was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Downing was on a 3-fight winning streak. Palmer won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
4. Lance Palmer defeats Alexandre Almeida in their 2nd fight
On July 30, 2016 Lance Palmer fought Alexandre Almeida for the vacant WSOF featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Palmer was 29 years old with a record of 10-2, and Almeida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Palmer was coming off a loss. Palmer won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Lance Palmer submits Rick Glenn
On December 13, 2014 Lance Palmer fought Rick Glenn for the vacant WSOF featherweight title. Palmer was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Glenn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Palmer was coming off a win. Palmer submitted Rick Glenn via rear naked choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Lance Palmer defeats Alex Gilpin in their 3rd fight
On December 31, 2019 Lance Palmer fought Alex Gilpin for the vacant 2019 PFL Tournament featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Palmer was 32 years old with a record of 21-3, and Gilpin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Palmer was on a 10-fight winning streak. Palmer won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Lance Palmer defeats Steven Siler
On November 2, 2017 Lance Palmer faced Steven Siler in a featherweight bout. Palmer was 30 years old with a record of 11-3, and Siler was 30 with a record of 29-16. Both Palmer and Siler were coming off a loss. Palmer won via unanimous decision.
8. Lance Palmer defeats Sheymon Moraes
On June 24, 2022 Lance Palmer faced Sheymon Moraes in a featherweight bout. Palmer was 35 years old with a record of 22-6, and Moraes was 31 with a record of 14-5. Palmer was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Moraes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Palmer won via unanimous decision.
9. Lance Palmer loses to Chris Wade via unanimous decision
On April 28, 2022 Lance Palmer faced Chris Wade in a featherweight bout. Palmer was 35 years old with a record of 22-5, and Wade was 34 with a record of 20-7. Palmer was on a 2-fight losing streak and Wade was coming off a loss. Palmer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wade.
10. Lance Palmer submits Nick LoBosco
On June 21, 2014 Lance Palmer faced Nick LoBosco in a featherweight bout. Palmer was 27 years old with a record of 7-1, and LoBosco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Palmer was coming off a loss. Palmer submitted Nick LoBosco via rear naked choke in the 1st round.