Fabricio Werdum rejects Rousimar Palhares' grappling challenge at Kings Championship 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Fabricio Werdum declined a grappling match against Rousimar Palhares set for Kings Championship 2 after Junior dos Santos withdrew. Werdum cited Palhares' controversial history regarding submissions as his reason for the refusal. Palhares expressed disappointment and claimed he was not banned from the sport. Instead, he is seeking another opponent, mentioning Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu's willingness to take on the match. The event will take place in Florianopolis, Brazil.
- •Werdum turns down Palhares for Kings Championship 2 match.
- •Palhares offered to replace dos Santos after his withdrawal.
- •Werdum criticizes Palhares' history of late submission releases.
- •Palhares disputes being banned, seeking another fight.
- •Cyborg Abreu expresses interest in competing against Palhares.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Fabricio Werdum turns down Rousimar Palhares’ challenge
"Fabricio Werdum has no interest in sharing the mat with Rousimar Palhares.
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