Filed under: News Controversial Brazilian submission master Rousimar Palhares (18-8) looks to snap a two-fight losing streak when he meets dangerous Russian middleweight Alexei Ivanov (11-3) in the main event of “Fight Nights Global 70: Palhares vs. Ivanov.” FNG officials recently announced the lineup for the event, which takes place July 6 at FSK in Ulan-Ude, Russia. The event is expected it be available on UFC Fight Pass via video on demand shortly after the conclusion of the card. Palhares, a leglock master and former WSOF welterweight champion, has struggled in recent outings, suffering back-to-back knockout losses to Michael Materla at KSW 36 in Poland this past October, as well as to current UFC middleweight Emil Meek at Venator FC 3 in Italy in May 2016.
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