Rousimar Palhares, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 19-8-0, holding a weight class of 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 8', he demonstrated a reach of 71', adopting the orthodox stance in the octagon. Throughout his UFC career, Palhares averaged 1.75 significant strikes per minute and boasted a striking accuracy of 51%. He absorbed an average of 2.04 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 59%. His grappling skills were evident in the octagon, as he successfully executed an average of 3.93 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 45%. Additionally, Palhares attempted an average of 4.1 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC tenure. Notable victories in Palhares' career include a submission win against Mike Pierce, who held an ELO rating of 1127. In terms of recent fight history, he won against Dan Miller via unanimous decision in August 2011 and secured a heel hook victory over Mike Massenzio in January 2012. However, his streak was halted by back-to-back losses to Alan Belcher and Hector Lombard, both via knockout/technical knockout in punches. Palhares managed to secure another win against Mike Pierce in October 2013 with a heel hook submission, marking his most recent victory in the UFC.