WSOF Signs Palhares

Controversial welterweight free agent Rousimar Palhares has found a new home.

World Series of Fighting officials today told USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie that the Brazilian submission ace has agreed to an exclusive, multi-fight deal with the Las Vegas-based promotion.

“Rousimar is one of the most talented athletes in mixed martial arts, and we’re excited to have him as a part of our organization,” WSOF President Ray Sefo said.

Palhares (15-5), a 12-time UFC veteran, was released from the promotion following an October submission win over Mike Pierce. UFC President Dana White criticized Palhares for not letting go of a heel hook – a submission move that can cause serious damage to an opponent’s knee – immediately after his opponent both physically and verbally submitted.



In 2010 the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board suspended Palhares for a similar offense, and Sefo initially said his promotion wouldn’t be interested in signing the former top 10 middleweight. However, he said respected MMA legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira personally volunteered to help Palhares prepare for his WSOF debut and is not concerned about any potential for a repeat performance.

Although not official, Palhares is expected to make his WSOF debut in March 2014.

As for an opponent, WSOF officials said they’re still working on a matchup. However, WSOF officials recently expressed interest in signing former Bellator champion Ben Askren, who parted ways with his former home earlier this week. With the UFC apparently not interested in signing Askren, who’s ranked No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA welterweight rankings, sources close to the WSOF said the organization is interested in booking him against Palhares, though nothing has been signed.

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now bring ben askren!!!! put him vs palhares

if not palhares vs okami!!!

I won't be watching his fights.

backdoor to zuffa wrote:I won't be watching his fights.

i will, i think it is blown out of proportion but he is defenetly a talent and he deserves a new start...

most likely wsof japan debut for him

hey is ok to mega punch someone right after their opponent get a concussion from Ko? The ref doesn't do shit to stop the fighter do an extra load of punch at person who is already ko .The rule has flaw because it is up to the ref to stop the fight when ref touch the fighter even dough the fight is already over.

kayneoTheRisingWarrior wrote:hey is ok to mega punch someone right after their opponent get a concussion from Ko? The ref doesn't do shit to stop the fighter do an extra load of punch at person who is already ko .The rule has flaw because it is up to the ref to stop the fight when ref touch the fighter even dough the fight is already over.

great point my friend

One of mixed martial arts' most controversial fighters is coming to World Series of Fighting.

The promotion has signed former UFC welterweight Rousimar Palhares, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Palhares, who signed a four-fight 18-month contract, is expected to debut in March 2014.

WSOF officials could not be reached to confirm the signing when contacted by MMAFighting.com.

Palhares (15-5) was released by the UFC in October after he held on to a heel-hook submission against Mike Pierce too long. The ugly ending marred what was otherwise a brilliant welterweight debut for Palhares, who submitted Pierce in 31 seconds.

In addition to last month's controversy, the 33-year-old was suspended 90 days by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board for also holding on to a submission too long against Tomasz Drwal at UFC 111 in 2010. He did the same thing twice in 2007, prior to his UFC career, and he pulled the same stunt in jiu-jitsu competitions and in training, too.

Palhares will now look to rebuild his reputation in the up-and-coming WSOF.

Palhares is a REAL fighter. I want to see more fighters like Palhares. The sport of MMA has become too pussyfied and feminized. If you are willing to sign your life away to fight in a cage, then don't bitch and whine later that your opponent held on for a mili second longer than he was supposed to.

kayneoTheRisingWarrior wrote:hey is ok to mega punch someone right after their opponent get a concussion from Ko? The ref doesn't do shit to stop the fighter do an extra load of punch at person who is already ko .The rule has flaw because it is up to the ref to stop the fight when ref touch the fighter even dough the fight is already over.

No, but a KO is worse. Don't try to equate the two.

RussianTopTeamPalhares is a REAL fighter. I want to see more fighters like Palhares. The sport of MMA has become too pussyfied and feminized. If you are willing to sign your life away to fight in a cage, then don't bitch and whine later that your opponent held on for a mili second longer than he was supposed to.

i agree with you RTT 

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kayneoTheRisingWarriorhey

is ok to mega punch someone right after their opponent get a concussion from Ko? The ref doesn't do shit to stop the fighter do an extra load of punch at person who is already ko .The rule has flaw because it is up to the ref to stop the fight when ref touch the fighter even dough the fight is already over.

No, but a KO is worse. Don't try to equate the two.

People don't complain when they see a fighter do an extra load of punch at his opponent who is already ko. When a situation like Palhares occur fighter must wait until the ref stop the dam fight because it's not up to the fighter to stop the fight and ever dough the their opponent tap out.DOUBLE STANDARD

THE FIGHTER ARE JUST FOLLOWING THE RULE SO GET MAD AT THE 
Unified Rules.
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I guess it's not Palhares' fault he was born with a slow fucking brain. When the ref gets in there, let go of the hold. End of story.

Amazing signing.

MR.WILLIE wrote:now bring ben askren!!!! put him vs palhares

if not palhares vs okami!!!

Palhares/Okami, Palhares/Fitch, Palhares/Carl,....,all great news. Askren would be a great signing. Would love to see WSOF pick him up.