Rousimar Palhares Breaks His Silence, Offers Apology And Explanation
Rousimar Palhares should be celebrating his 31-second victory over Mike Pierce right now!
Instead, he is paying the price for his decision-making inside the cage last Wednesday night in Brazil.
The former middleweight turned welterweight fighter recently took to twitter to offer up an apology.
Check it:
I never meant to hurt anyone, as a jiu-jitsu fighter I always seek for the submission, but I would never be evil to any athlete.
— Rousimar Palhares (@ToquinhoMMA) October 10, 2013
I always respect the @UFC decisions, but most of most I respect a lot Mike Pierce, so again I never meant to hurt him, just finish the fight
— Rousimar Palhares (@ToquinhoMMA) October 10, 2013
I dedicate last nigh victory to my cousin who passed away 20 days ago on a heart attack, I know that God is with you! pic.twitter.com/h3kPSYoWdR
— Rousimar Palhares (@ToquinhoMMA) October 10, 2013
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