Rousimar Palhares vs. Alan Belcher rounds out main card for UFC on FOX 3
UFC President Dana White promised four fights on the organization’s upcoming return to FOX and has shown himself to be a man of his word, announcing the always-tough Alan Belcher will battle submission-specialist Rousimar Palhares on network television May 5 at UFC on FOX 3. White revealed the match-up Monday morning via Twitter. Belcher made his triumphant return to the Octagon at UFN 25 after more... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares: “Everyone can change for the better.”
Powerful submission specialist Rousimar Palhares has had his share of controversial moments through out his career, the most recent of which came at UFC 134 when he felt he’d defeated Dan Miller and started to celebrate only to find out the fight wasn’t over. Though he avoided the near-knockout after the mistake to come away the victory the performance taught him something as his other transgressions... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares draws Mike Massenzio at UFC 142
It should come as no shock that Joe Silva is stacking UFC 142 in Brazil with plenty of Brazilian talent to appease the hometown crowd. The latest edition to the card features submission expert Rousimar Palhares taking on Jersey scrapper Mike Massenzio in a middleweight showdown. The bout has been confirmed by UFC officials. Palhares is no stranger to fighting New Jersey native in Brazil, having dispatched... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago, Rousimar Palhares latest Brazilians looking towards UFC Rio
The UFC’s forthcoming foray into Rio de Janeiro took another step towards finalization today when news surfaced of two more Brazilians filling individual slots on the August 27 line-up. While neither man has been officially announced for the event, it appears Rousimar Palhares and Paulo Thiago will likely be slated for action at UFC Rio according to reliable sources with a bout already in place for... [Read More...]
Battle between brilliant BJJers on tap for UFC’s return to Versus
When the Octagon returns to the Versus Network for the third time, one pairing in particular should catch the eye of anyone who covets two fighters with elite-level talent in a single discipline matching up in the ring with the end goal of determining whose individual arsenal is the strongest. According to a report, on March 3, heel-hook specialist Rousimar Palhares and fellow Brazilian submission-machine... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares renews agreement with UFC, wants rematch with Marquardt
Rousimar Palhares has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and expects to be offered an opponent at some point soon. However, while match-making may be left up to his bosses, there’s one person in particular the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace is hoping for and it happens to be the very person he last lost to – Nate Marquardt. News of the powerful submission-specialist’s extension, as well as his desire... [Read More...]
Efrain Escudero misses mark at Fight Night 22 weigh-ins
Each of the twenty “UFC Fight Night 22” participants stepped on the scale in Austin, Texas on Tuesday afternoon in anticipation of tonight’s show and made weight with a single exception – Efrain Escudero. However, all the evening’s fights will still occur on as originally scheduled. The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 champion, who will be fighting Charles Oliveira in the event’s co-headlining... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares out of UFC 101 with injury
Brazilian middleweight submission specialist Rousimar Palhares has been forced to pull out of his fight with Alessio Sakara at UFC 101 due to a fractured fibula suffered while training. The report of the injury came courtesy of intheguard.tv and went on to say that Palhares underwent successful surgery in Rio de Janeiro. Palhares broke into the UFC in May of 2008 at UFC 84 against Ivan Salaverry and... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares expected to meet Alessio Sakara at UFC 99
Up and coming Brazilian middleweight Rousimar Palhares will face Italian slugger Alessio Sakara at UFC 99 which is scheduled for June 13th and will be the UFC’s first foray into Germany. MMAWeekly has been able to confirm the match-up today from sources close to both fighters. Palhares, who trains with the the Brazilian Top Team, is coming off a resounding victory over Jeremy Horn at UFC 93 in... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares vs. Jeremy Horn set for UFC 93
Talented middleweight prospect Rousimar Palhares’ next fight inside the UFC Octagon will take place on Jan. 17 at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland against veteran Jeremy Horn. The news is courtesy of a report by our friends at MMAjunkie.com. Palhares, 8-2, last competed at UFC 88 this past September, where he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to former PRIDE welterweight and middleweight champion... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Interview with Rousimar Palhares: “Henderson can say whatever he wants; the fight will be decided in the Octagon”
While Rousimar Palhares has yet to gain much traction with casual UFC fans, his outstanding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu credentials have caught the eyes of many hardcore fans. When it comes to Palhares and his recent entry in the UFC, there is a certain buzz going around as it pertains to him. Palhares made his UFC debut at UFC 84 this past May thanks in large part to his impressive 3-0 record while competing... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Video: Henderson vs. Palhares
UFC confirms three more bouts for UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA
Today the UFC confirmed on their website that Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, and Karo Parisyan will all be making their return to the Octagon at UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA on September 6. The card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans with the winner likely being very close to a title shot. Dan Henderson, coming off a loss to Anderson Silva in March, will be stepping... [Read More...]
Report: Josh Neer to return at UFN 15
Our good friends at MMA Junkie are reporting that UFC veteran Josh Neer will be making his return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 15 on September 17. Neer recently recorded a unanimous decision victory over Din Thomas at UFC Fight Night 13 in what many considered to be the best fight of the evening. No opponent for Neer has yet been finalized. Read More →
Din Thomas To Face Josh Neer at UFC Fight Night 13
MMAjunkie is reporting that Din Thomas will return to the octagon to take on Josh Neer at a UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2. Thomas last competed at UFC Fight Night 11 where he took on Kenny Florian in the main event. He suffered a submission loss after injuring his knee during the fight. Doctors determined he had a torn meniscus, stretched ACL, and a bruised femur and tibia. Fellow lightweight,... [Read More...]
Neer and Stephens win on separate Iowa shows
Jeremy Stephens and Josh Neer are just two fighters of note to win matches on small shows held in Iowa this weekend. Stephens, fighting outside of his UFC contract, defeated Nick Walker on Saturday night at Midwest Cage Championships 9 in Urbandale, Iowa. A day earlier in Iowa, former UFC fighter Josh Neer made his debut at 155 lbs. and was victorious against former UFC and Pride fighter Paul Rodriguez... [Read More...]
