Lance Palmer

Lance Palmer is a former amateur wrestler and current mixed martial arts fighter.

High school career

Palmer was a four-time OHSAA state wrestling champion for St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) where he completed a record of 150-6 and won a senior national championship.[1]

His high school career was documented in the move "Pinned."[1]

College career

In 2010, Palmer was champion of the Big Ten Conference and NCAA runner-up.[2]

Over his career, Palmer was a four-time All-American.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Palmer is the former featherweight champion for the World Series of Fighting.[4]

Coaching

Palmer is an assistant coach at Virginia Tech.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Damon Martin (2011-05-20). "The Evolution of a Champion – Lance Palmer’s Journey Into MMA – Part 3". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  2. ↑ Dave Weaver / Associated Press (2010-03-20). "Ohio State wrestler Lance Palmer has rematch against Iowa standout Brent Metcalf at NCAA wrestling tournament". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  3. ↑ Damon Martin (2013-05-10). "Lance Palmer Could Be the Most Coveted Prospect for Either the UFC or Bellator". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  4. ↑ Lipovich, Joseph (2015-12-15). "Lance Palmer In Control". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  5. ↑ "Wrestling :: Lance Palmer". hokiesports.com. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
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