Your browser does not support iframes. WSOF President Ray Sefo said the decision to suspend Rousimar Palhares indefinitely and strip him of the welterweight title is the result of one egregious act, but it ultimately sends a bigger message. Sefo said “facts are facts” when it comes to Palhares’ (18-6) behavior in this past Saturday’s WSOF 22 title bout against Jake Shields (31-8-1), and the promotion has to take action. “No fighter should have to tap nine times, and no referee should have to pull somebody off, because that’s where people are going to get hurt,” Sefo today told MMAjunkie after announcing the punishment against Palhares, who held a third-round kimura submission in a victory now under review following the event at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. “We’ve got to protect our athletes and we’ve got to protect the sport.” Sefo said the WSOF now awaits a decision from the Nevada State Athletic Commission before deciding how long his suspension will last
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WSOF President Ray Sefo explains Rousimar Palhares’ suspension; manager responds – MMA Junkie