Mixed martial arts (MMA) loose cannon, Rousimar Palhares, was stripped of his welterweight title and suspended indefinitely by World Series of Fighting (WSOF), thanks to a mental lapse during his championship showdown against Jake Shields on NBC Sports.
In addition, "Toquinho" will face disciplinary action from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), which already doled out its obligatory slap on the wrist to Shields. As for the Brazilian, he has no interest in returning to the Ray Sefo-led fight promotion.
And WSOF shouldn't plan on getting its belt back, according to Palhares (via MMA Fighting):
"Unfortunately, I'm still under contract with them so I can't do anything but stay quiet.