Rousimar Palhares vs. Jake Shields

Main Event | WSOF Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Aug 1, 2015
W
Palhares defeats Shields
L
Submission, Kimura 2:02 Round 3 of 5, 12:02 Total
vs.
Submission 2:02 R3
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Fighter Comparison

17-6-0

Climbed to 18-6
Pro
Record
31-7-1

Fell to 31-8-1
+145
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-165
(Slight Favorite)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
San Francisco
California
35
+5 mos, 1 week, 5 days
Age at Fight 36
+6 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
169.8 lbs
(77.0 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 Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 360

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Palhares
35%
Shields
65%

Bout Information

Event Poster

WSOF 22

Fight Details

  • Event: WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields
  • Date: Saturday 08.01.2015 at 10:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Bas Rutten
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joey Varner
  • Palhares Disclosed Pay: $80,000
  • Shields Disclosed Pay: $35,000
  • Title on Line: WSOF Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Palhares
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