The black belt Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares is out of UFC-101. The BTT athlete suffered an injury during wrestling training and will be away from activities for at least 60 days. With this the fight, not officially confirmed, against Alessio sakara, scheduled for August 8, ends up being postponed. The leader of BTT, Murilo bustamante commented, exclusively for the website SUPER FIGHTS, Toquinho’s injury.
“Rousimar got injured training wrestling yesterday (Thursday) morning on the mountain bike. He sprained his foot and suffered a fractured fibula. I believe that within a couple of months he should be back training”, informed Murilo.
Bustamante also said that Toquinho will begin his recovery in Minas Gerais.
“He is resting at his house in Minas, but he will soon be back in Rio”, he concluded.
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