Following bizarre loss, UFC on Versus 3’s Palhares refocused, gunning for title shot

Six months ago, Brazilian submission wizard Rousimar Palhares was riding a three-fight win streak and earning some
recognition as one of the top contenders in the UFC’s middleweight
division.

But after a lapse in concentration left him the victim of a…

Six months ago, Brazilian submission wizard Rousimar Palhares was riding a three-fight win streak and earning some
recognition as one of the top contenders in the UFC’s middleweight
division.

But after a lapse in concentration left him the victim of a Nate Marquardt TKO, Palhares knows he’s starting from scratch again.

No matter, Palhares told MMAjunkie.com. Starting
with tonight’s UFC on Versus 3 event, Palhares is prepared to climb his
way up the ladder once again.