Rousimar Palhares and Jake Shields With Rousimar Palhares ’ win bonus withheld following his controversial actions in his WSOF 22 welterweight title defense with Jake Shields – along with 10 percent withheld for drug testing – the champ walked away with only $23,975 of a possible $80,000 . MMAjunkie today obtained the list of disclosed paydays for WSOF 22 from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The fight took place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and aired on NBCSN following prelims on MMAjunkie. Palhares (18-6) was accused of gouging the eyes of Shields (31-8-1) as well as cranking his fight winning kimura well after the tap, leading to the NSAC holding the win bonus until the events of the bout can be examined
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WSOF 22 salaries: Palhares banks just $24k after controversial ending – MMA Junkie