Best fights of Rousimar Palhares
Over 20 years as a professional, Rousimar Palhares has compiled a 19-13-1 (16) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Rousimar Palhares submits Jon Fitch
On December 13, 2014 Rousimar Palhares defended his WSOF welterweight title against Jon Fitch. Palhares was 34 years old with a record of 16-6, and Fitch was 36 with a record of 27-6-1. Both Palhares and Fitch were on a 2-fight winning streak. Palhares submitted Jon Fitch via kneebar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Rousimar Palhares submits Jake Shields
On August 1, 2015 Rousimar Palhares defended his WSOF welterweight title against Jake Shields. Palhares was 35 years old with a record of 17-6, and Shields was 36 with a record of 31-7-1. Palhares was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shields was on a 2-fight winning streak. Palhares submitted Jake Shields via kimura in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Rousimar Palhares submits Mike Pierce in 31 seconds
On October 9, 2013 Rousimar Palhares faced Mike Pierce in a welterweight bout. Palhares was 33 years old with a record of 14-6, and Pierce was 33 with a record of 17-5. Palhares was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pierce was on a 4-fight winning streak. Palhares submitted Mike Pierce via heel hook in the 1st round.
4. Rousimar Palhares submits Daniel Acácio
On December 6, 2007 Rousimar Palhares fought Daniel Acácio for the vacant Fury FC Grand Prix middleweight title. Palhares was 27 years old with a record of 6-2, and Acácio was 29 with a record of 13-5. Palhares was on a 4-fight winning streak and Acácio was on a 3-fight winning streak. Palhares submitted Daniel Acácio via heel hook in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Rousimar Palhares submits Steve Carl
On March 29, 2014 Rousimar Palhares fought Steve Carl for the WSOF welterweight title. Palhares was 34 years old with a record of 15-6, and Carl was 29 with a record of 21-3. Palhares was coming off a win and Carl was on a 7-fight winning streak. Palhares submitted Steve Carl via inverted heel hook in the 1st round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
6. Rousimar Palhares defeats Jeremy Horn
On January 17, 2009 Rousimar Palhares faced Jeremy Horn in a middleweight bout. Palhares was 28 years old with a record of 8-3, and Horn was 33 with a record of 80-18-5. Palhares was coming off a loss and Horn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Palhares won via unanimous decision.
7. Rousimar Palhares loses to Dan Henderson via unanimous decision
On September 6, 2008 Rousimar Palhares faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout. Palhares was 28 years old with a record of 8-2, and Henderson was 38 with a record of 22-7. Palhares was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Henderson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Palhares lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Henderson.