Steve Carl vs. Rousimar Palhares

Main Event | WSOF Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Mar 29, 2014
W
Palhares defeats Carl
L
Submission, Heel Hook 1:09 Round 1 of 5
vs.
Submission 1:09 R1
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Fighter Comparison

15-6-0

Climbed to 16-6
Pro
Record
21-3-0

Fell to 21-4
-210
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+160
(Slight Underdog)
Challenger

Welterweight
Title Champion

Welterweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
34
+1 month, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 29
+3 mos, 1 week, 2 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Team Nogueira Gym Hard Drive Mixed Martial Arts

(Primary)
Tiger Muay Thai

(Other)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 483

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Carl
23%
Palhares
77%

Bout Information

Event Poster

WSOF 9

Fight Details

  • Event: WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares
  • Date: Saturday 03.29.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Bas Rutten, Todd Harris
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joey Varner
  • Carl Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Palhares Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: WSOF Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Carl
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