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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Werdum Rejects Palhares After Dos Santos Pulls Out

Werdum Rejects Palhares After Dos Santos Pulls Out

Fabricio Werdum has turned down a grappling match against Rousimar Palhares after Junior dos Santos withdrew from their scheduled bout at Kings Championship 2 in Florianopolis, Brazil.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Palhares On Walker: Future UFC Champion

Palhares On Walker: Future UFC Champion

Rousimar Palhares believes Valter Walker is destined to win a UFC title based on the heavyweight's devastating leg lock attack. Walker has torn through five consecutive opponents with first-round leg-based submissions, including four heel hooks and one calf slicer.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2, 2025
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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