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4 unusual facts about Rousimar Palhares


Paul Harris

Rousimar Palhares, Brazilian, mixed martial arts fighter (mispronunciation of his last name resulted in this unofficial nickname)

Tomasz Drwal

Drwal faced Rousimar Palhares on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111, losing after an early slip via heel hook submission which appeared to injure Drwal.

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields

Even though he was the only fighter to win by submission on the card, Rousimar Palhares was denied the Submission of the Night bonus after holding the submission after Mike Pierce had tapped, requiring the referee to physically release him.

World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares

Taking Carl is former UFC vet Rousimar Palhares, who will be fighting for the first time since his release from the UFC back in October, for unsportsmanlike conduct for holding onto a heel hook on Mike Pierce after he tapped numerous times.



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