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Rousimar Palhares UFC

Rousimar Palhares


•    Trained by former UFC middleweight champion Murilo Bustamante.

•    “Toquinho” translates to tree stump in English

•    Nine of last 11 wins have come via submission

•    Won Submission of the Night honors against Salaverry and Massenzio

•    Leg lock expert
TRAINING:  I’m training twice a day like I am used to doing. Six days a week, mixing BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training many years ago because I love the sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt; Won Fury Middleweight Grand Prix in Brazil

Do you have any heroes? God

What is your favorite technique?  All kinds of submissions

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?  It was my dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting?  Worked on the farm
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