Rousimar Palhares

Rousimar Palhares

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name = Rousimar Palhares



nick = Toquinho
height =5 ft 8 inches
weight =185lbs
nationality=flagicon|Brazil Brazilian
birthdate = birth date and age|1980|2|20
hometown = Dores do Indaiá MG
fightteam = Brazilian Top Teamcite web
url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rousimar-Palhares-16286
title=Fight Finder: Rousimar Palhares
year=2008
accessdate=2008-09-11
publisher=Sherdog
]
wins = 8
losses = 2
ko = 1
submissions = 6|

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares (born February 20, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. His name is pronounced Ho-zee-mar Pa-lya-rays. Palhares' last fight was against Former Pride Middleweight (205lbs) and Welterweight (185lbs) champion Dan Henderson at UFC 88.

Biography

From humble beginnings to Jiu-Jitsu phenom, Rousimar Palhares has positioned himself as one of the best prospects out of Brazilian Top Team today.

“I was born into a simple and humble family from the countryside of Brazil. I’ve been working since I was seven years old to help with my family,” revealed Palhares. “Our family was really poor; sometimes we didn’t have enough food for the whole family.”

Palhares has been given the nickname of “Toquinho,” which translates to ‘tree stump’. Moniker aside, this Brazilian standout is not short on talent. The 185-pound fighter claimed the Fury Fighting Championship middleweight title in December 2007 after defeating Flavio Mura, Pan-Am Jiu-Jitsu champion Fabio Negao, and Chute Boxe’s Daniel Acacio in impressive tournament action.

“I am very grateful and lucky to have the opportunity to train with Brazilian Top Team. I have made a lot of friends here; they have helped me with everything that I need. I have the opportunity to train with great fighters and I learn something new every day.”

Palhares earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under former UFC champion Murilo Bustamante and Bebeo Duarte. Experts in martial arts touted Toquinho as one of the most naturally gifted grapplers today. His jiu-jitsu has transitioned well into mixed martial arts and his past opponents succumbed to his aggressive style and ground prowess.cite web
url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6306&zoneid=13
title=TOQUINHO EXCITED ABOUT DEBUT AT UFC 84
year=2008
accessdate=2008-09-11
publisher=MMA Weekly
]

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Having spent his entire career competing in Brazil, Palhares ventured out of his native country to make his Octagon debut at UFC 84. After considering offers from organizations in Japan and the U.S., he and his management team chose to sign with the largest MMA promotion in North America.

“It is my dream to be in the UFC. I have the chance to test my techniques and skills. I can fight with the best fighters. I want to be a UFC champion,” said Palhares. “I look up to all of the best fighters in the world; it doesn’t matter where they come from. My dream is to be on top beside them.”

“I am ready to fight anywhere, standing or on the ground. At Brazilian Top Team, we train to be able to handle all the situations that can happen during the fights. My training makes me very comfortable for any fight”.cite web
url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6306&zoneid=13
title=TOQUINHO EXCITED ABOUT DEBUT AT UFC 84
year=2008
accessdate=2008-09-11
publisher=MMA Weekly
] Toquinho is an absolute master of the ground game, with excellent takedowns and slams to get the fight to the mat. He favors using leg locks, with his patented heel hook and kneebar serving literally as bone-crushing finishing moves.cite web
url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54382-is-rousimar-palhares-the-man-to-beat-anderson-silva
title=Is Rousimar Palhares the Man to Beat Anderson Silva ? by Jad Semaan
year=2008
accessdate=2008-09-11
publisher=bleacherreport
]

Mixed martial arts record

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wins=8
losses=2
ko-wins=1
ko-losses=0
sub-wins=6
sub-losses=0
dec-wins=1
dec-losses=2

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