Fighter Comparison
17-6-0
Climbed to 18-6 |
Pro
Record |
31-7-1
Fell to 31-8-1 |
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Climbed to 18-6 | Record After Fight | Fell to 31-8-1 | ||
+145
(Slight Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-165
(Slight Favorite) |
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Champion
Welterweight |
Title |
Challenger
Welterweight |
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Nation
|
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Rio
Rio de Janeiro |
Fights out of
|
San Francisco
California |
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35
+5 mos, 1 week, 5 days |
Age at Fight |
36
+6 mos, 3 wks, 2 days |
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169.8 lbs
(77.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs) |
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5'8"
(173cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(183cm) |
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71.0"
(180cm) |
Reach |
72.0"
(183cm) |
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Team Nogueira | Gym | Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
Palhares vs. Shields Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
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Bout Information
Event Poster
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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