Rousimar Palhares submitted Steve Carl in the first round to become the WSOF welterweight champion at WSOF 9 on Saturday evening in Las Vegas. Palhares secured an inverted heel hook, forcing Carl to tap at the 1:09 mark of the opening round. “I’m so happy to have won this title,” Palhares said. “I’m extremely happy for being here.” Palhares took the fight to the ground early. Once there, Carl attempted an omoplata, but Palhares escaped the hold and secured his opponent’s leg.
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WSOF 9 Results: Rousimar Palhares, Marlon Moraes Earn WSOF Titles – MMA Weekly