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Monday, November 23, 2009

Palhares Vs. Linhares Middleweights

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares
Age: 29
5'8" 185 Lbs.
Overall Record 9-5
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank #13

Last 3 Fights
UFC Win over Jeremy Horn decision
UFC Loss to Dan Henderson decision
UFC Win over Ivan Salaverry submission


Notes- Member of Brazilian Top Team. Bjj blackbelt from Murilo Bustamante and Bebeo Duarte. Nickname translates to tree stump in English. World class grappler, spent much of career in Brazil before making UFC debut in 2008.

Lucio "Spartan" Linhares
Age: 35
6'2" 185 Lbs
Overall Record 13-4
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank #33

Last 3 Fights
Non-UFC Win over Mikhail Zayats submission
Non-UFC Win over Valdir Araujo KO
Non-UFC Win over Sean Salmon submission


Notes- UFC debut. Started training in kung fu at 15 years old. 2nd degree black belt in jiu-jitsu. Past 5 fights are wins in the first round, with a tko win over Karl Amoussou and submissions on Sean Salmon and Mikhail Zayats. Former member of M-1 team Finland.

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