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FNG 85: Aliaskhab Khizriev Takes Out Rousimar Palhares in Opening Round (Video)
By FCF Staff
Rousimar Palhares’ recent struggles continue, as the UFC veteran was stopped by rising welterweight Aliaskhab Khizriev at Fight Nights Global 85.
Khizriev proceeded to take out the feared, leglock artist in the opening round with punches, and in… Read More
KSW 36: Rousimar Palhares Suffers Second Straight KO Defeat (Video)
By FCF Staff
Following a four fight winning streak, Rousimar Palhares has now been KO’d in consecutive fights.
The feared and controversial fighter faced Michal Materla this past weekend at KSW 36 in Poland, and was flattened by an uppercut… Read More
Venator FC 3: Rousimar Palhares, Jason “Mayhem” Miller Pick up Stoppage Losses
By FCF Staff
Venator FC’s third event took place in Milan, Italy on Saturday, and the card saw UFC vets Rousimar Palhares and Jason “Mayhem” Miller pick up stoppage losses.
Palhares was stopped by Emil Meek in the opening round… Read More
Polaris 3 – Behind the Scenes / Action Highlight – Garry Tonon, Rousimar Palhares & More
Rousimar Palhares Suspended For Two Years For Controversial Submission Win Over Jake Shields
By FCF Staff
After failing to immediately release another fight ending submission this past August, Rousimar Palhares has reportedly been suspended for two years by the Nevada Commission.
At WSOF 22 on August 1st, Palhares continued to crank on a… Read More
WSOF Strips Rousimar Palhares, Suspends Welterweight Indefinitely
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (August 4, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has strippedRousimar “Toquinho” Palhares of the franchise’s world welterweight title and placed him on immediate, indefinite suspension until all issues are resolved, following… Read More
Jake Shields Manager Posts Shocking Pic of Fighter’s Eyes Following Bout With Rousimar Palhares
By FCF Staff
Following accusations that Rousimar Palhares eye gouged Jake Shields at WSOF 22, the latter’s manager has posted a picture, showing the damage the fighter took during the controversial loss.
Palhares sparked outrage throughout the sport once again,… Read More
Report: Rousimar Palhares Insists He’s Not a Dirty Fighter, Says he “Stopped” When Ref Intervened
By FCF Staff
Rousimar Palhares is in familiar territory once again, as following his win over Jake Shields at WSOF 22 on Saturday, the welterweight’s insisting he’s not a dirty fighter.
The feared submission artist defended his title at the… Read More
Report: WSOF’s Ali Abdel-Aziz Says Rousimar Palhares Could be Stripped of Title
By FCF Staff
Following Rousimar Palhares’ controversial, submission win over Jake Shields at WSOF 22, the promotion’s vice president says the welterweight champ could be stripped of his title.
Palhares has been disciplined and suspended in the past for holding… Read More
WSOF 22 Highlights: Rousimar Palhares’ Controversial Submission of Jake Shields
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WSOF 22: Rousimar Palhares Taps Out Jake Shields
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s World Series of Fighting event in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw welterweight champ Rousimar Palhares submit Jake Shields with a third round, Kimura.
In the co-headliner, bantamweight champ Marlon Moraes tapped… Read More
WSOF 22 Weigh-In Results: Jake Shields And Rousimar Palhares Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here the official weigh-in results for WSOF 22, which will take place tomorrow at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, welterweight champ Rousimar Palhares will battle fellow UFC vet, Jake… Read More
WSOF 16 Highlights: Rousimar Palhares Taps Jon Fitch
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WSOF 16: Rousimar Palhares Quickly Submits Jon Fitch, Lance Palmer Taps Rick Glenn
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s WSOF 16 card in Sacramento, California, which saw Rousimar Palhares defend the welterweight title by quickly tapping out Jon Fitch with a knee bar.
In the card’s co-main event, Lance Palmer… Read More
WSOF Hits Sacramento With Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Nov 10, 2014) — World Series of Fighting (WSOF) announced today that it will bring it’s highly-anticipated world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, headlined by a welterweight (170 pounds) title… Read More
WSOF 16: Rousimar Palhares-Jon Fitch, Rick Glenn-Lance Palmer Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced that as expected, the promotion’s 16th event will feature welterweight champion Rousimar Palhares taking on Jon Fitch. In addition, the December 13th card will also see… Read More
Report: Rousimar Palhares to Defend WSOF Title Versus Jon Fitch Next
By FCF Staff
After quickly submitting Steve Carl back in March to win World Series of Fighting’s welterweight title, Rousimar Palhares will reportedly defend the belt versus UFC vet Jon Fitch next.
The bout will take place December 13th, at… Read More
Rousimar Palhares Releases Statement, Withdrawing From WSOF 11 to Take Care of Ill Mother
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced recently that Rousimar Palhares will be unable to fight Jon Fitch at WSOF 11 as expected, the welterweight champ has released a statement outlining the reasons why.
The 34 year-old fighter has released a… Read More
Josh Burkman Reporting “Issues Are Revolved” With WSOF, Fighting Winner of Rousimar Palhares-Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
Not long after Josh Burkman relayed he’d asked for his release from World Series of Fighting, the welterweight is reporting his issues with the upstart promotion are “resolved.”
On Friday, Burkman announced via Twitter that he felt… Read More
WSOF 9: Rousimar Palhares, Yushin Okami and Marlon Moraes Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for World Series of Fighting’s latest event on Saturday night, and newly crowned champs Rousimar Palhares and Marlon Moraes led the way.
Palhares collected $50,000 (including a… Read More