A day after his 31-second submission victory over Mike Pierce, Rousimar Palhares has been released from the UFC due to not releasing his leg lock in time when Pierce tapped.
Palhares received a 90-day suspension for a similar incident in 2010 when he refused to relinquish a heel hook well after his opponent submitted. Palhares has displayed similar tendencies at grappling tournaments in the past, and in addition, tested positive for elevated testosterone in late 2012 .
“This is the second incident we’ve had with Palhares where he had the lock and he didn’t let it go. Finally he let it go, but I’m going to cut him,” White said. “He’s done.”
Palhares leaves the UFC with an 8-4 record. Six of those wins came via leglock.
Let us know if you agree with the UFC’s decision to cut him.
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