Rousimar Palhares Predicts a Submission Win at Fight Nights Global 70

Rousimar Palhares spoke with MMAjunkie ahead of his fight with Alexei Ivanov at FNG 70. The highlights are below:

On his expectation for the fight: “I will submit Alexei Ivanov, like I do most of the time. I am sure he is good, but he has never faced someone like me.”

On facing Ivanov in the latter’s home country: “Russians are known for being tough and always coming to fight. I like fighting guys like that. It’s good to be challenged. I know he is a tough guy, as all Russians. I respect him. Being a two-time sambo champ means that he is good, but I am coming very well prepared.”