#2 Rousimar Palhares vs. Jake Shields – WSOF 22
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In this slot, we have yet another repeat offender. Palhares’ name has been stigmatised by his inability to respect his opponents in the cage and his tendency to continue to hurt them well past the fight has been stopped.
Palhares’ BJJ game is among some of the best in MMA but it’s his crooked need to hold submissions too long that has costs him appearances in the top promotions in North America. Against Mike Pierce at during UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields, the Brazilian reached an all-time low (and earned his reputation) after holding an aggressive heel-hook and torquing the submission even after Pierce repeatedly tapped.
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To follow up being canned by the UFC he entered WSOF where soon, he would re-earn his negative reputation. While deep into a fatigued third round at WSOF 22, Palhares and Shields traded a variety of shots before the American went for a stiff takedown.
In his attempt, Palhares spun Shields around and grabbed his arm to score a kimura finish. Unfortunately for Shields, the Welterweight looked to take it too far and did what he always does and cranked his opponent’s joint well after he tapped and a referee stepped in.
This action eventually led Palhares to be suspended by the NSAC for two years but it always was a disgusting attempt at showing how awesome his BJJ is.
