Tag: Palhares

Palhares’ Ex-Coach: ‘Toquinho’ Hurt People Sparring, Had Excuses for Losses

Former UFC fighter Rousimar Palhares trained at Team Nogueira leading up to his welterweight debut against Mike Pierce, but prior to that, he was a mainstay at the Brazilian Top Team facility.  BTT coach/co-founder Murilo Bustamante is adding to the public outrage against “Toquinho,” who was cut from the UFC for holding a heel hook […]

Former UFC fighter Rousimar Palhares trained at Team Nogueira leading up to his welterweight debut against Mike Pierce, but prior to that, he was a mainstay at the Brazilian Top Team facility.  BTT coach/co-founder Murilo Bustamante is adding to the public outrage against “Toquinho,” who was cut from the UFC for holding a heel hook […]

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UFC Matchmaking: Who Should Rousimar Palhares Meet in His Welterweight Debut?

After five years in the UFC middleweight division, Rousimar Palhares is making a move to 170 pounds. Ariel Helwani reported the Brazilian’s decision on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV. With back-to-back first-round knockout losses, Palhares‘ choice to transition to the welterweight class may be motivated by desperation now that his UFC roster […]

After five years in the UFC middleweight division, Rousimar Palhares is making a move to 170 pounds. Ariel Helwani reported the Brazilian’s decision on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV. With back-to-back first-round knockout losses, Palhares‘ choice to transition to the welterweight class may be motivated by desperation now that his UFC roster […]

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Rousimar Palhares Turns Down Offer To Train Chael Sonnen For UFC 148

Chael Sonnen‘s antics have grown on Brazilians, including UFC middleweight Rouismar Palhares, after it was learned that “Toquinho” turned down Sonnen’s request to prepare for Anderson Silva. Palhares revealed to TATAME.com …

Chael Sonnen‘s antics have grown on Brazilians, including UFC middleweight Rouismar Palhares, after it was learned that “Toquinho” turned down Sonnen’s request to prepare for Anderson Silva. Palhares revealed to TATAME.com that the middleweight contender, who will challenge Silva for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 148, called his coach Murillo Bustamante and asked for some […]

Alan Belcher Reflects on His Win over Rousimar Palhares at UFC on Fox 3

While the MMA media postulate on the success or failure that was UFC on FOX 3, there is a huge story that has gone ignored by almost everyone. Leading up to the card, there was only one question on everyone’s mind: Could Alan Belcher handle Rousi…

While the MMA media postulate on the success or failure that was UFC on FOX 3, there is a huge story that has gone ignored by almost everyone. Leading up to the card, there was only one question on everyone’s mind: Could Alan Belcher handle Rousimar Palhares’ leg locks? It was a question that Belcher […]

UFC on FOX 3 Results: Rousimar Palhares Should Train with Masakazu Imanari

Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares (14-4) and Masakazu “10th Dan of Leglocks” Imanari (25-10-2) can mutually further sharpen their already razor-sharp skills in applying submission holds on their opponents’ lower limbs. After ge…

Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares (14-4) and Masakazu “10th Dan of Leglocks” Imanari (25-10-2) can mutually further sharpen their already razor-sharp skills in applying submission holds on their opponents’ lower limbs. After getting ground-and-pounded to a TKO loss by Alan Belcher in UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller in the first round when he failed to lock […]

Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares Results: Fights for Belcher to Take Next

Middleweight Alan Belcher may be the forgotten man in the 185-pound division. Having competed just three times in the past three years, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Belcher has gone 8-2 in his last 10 Octagon appearances. With an impressiv…

Middleweight Alan Belcher may be the forgotten man in the 185-pound division. Having competed just three times in the past three years, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Belcher has gone 8-2 in his last 10 Octagon appearances. With an impressive performance against lethal grappler Rousimar Palhares, it’s time for Belcher to make a […]