UFC fighter banned for life by Dana White for using dangerous move twice

Dana White immediately banned a UFC star for life following his 31-second victory for 'unsportsmanlike conduct'.

White is known for making ruthless decisions as UFC boss.

He made a huge call by releasing top contender Paul Daley following an unforgivable act inside the famed Octagon at UFC 113 back in May 2010.

Daley isn't the only fighter to have felt the wrath from White.

Rousimar Palhares was let go by the UFC following his 31-second victory over Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields back in October 2013.

Palhares beat Pierce by submission, securing a heel hook in just 31 seconds of the very first round.

The Brazilian, however, held onto the submission for several seconds following Pierce's tap, with the American fighter yelling in pain as referee Keith Peterson intervened.

His finish wound up as the only submission on the card, but he failed to claim a 'Submission of the Night' bonus due to what the UFC described as 'unsportsmanlike conduct'.

It's not the first time Palhares has refused to let go of a submission as he received a 90-day suspension for a similar incident in 2010 when he beat Tomasz Drwal.

He's displayed similar tendencies at grappling tournaments in the past.

Rousimar Palhares during his UFC bout against David Branch. Image: Getty

A furious White immediately cut Palhares from the UFC following the event.

"This is the second incident we've had with Palhares where he had the lock, and he didn't let it go. Finally, he let it go, but I'm going to cut him," he said. "He's done."

Palhares - known as 'Toquinho' - left the UFC with an 8-4 record as he boasted victories over the likes of Jeremy Horn, David Branch and Dan Miller.

He also fought the likes of Dan Henderson, Nate Marquardt and Hector Lombard.

After his UFC release, Palhares joined the World Series of Fighting, where he won the promotion's welterweight title. He also fought in Italy, Russia and Poland.