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UFC fired an elite grappler despite a 31-second finish for refusing to let go of brutal heel hook submission

UFC fired an elite grappler despite a 31-second finish for refusing to let go of brutal heel hook submission

UFC welterweight Rousimar Palhares became one of the few fighters to be kicked out of the promotion following a victory. Rousimar Palhares is undoubtedly one of the most feared submission artists in UFC history.

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