Rousimar Palhares insists he will be ready if he gets the chance to challenge for the title.
Palhares is set to face Nate Marquardt at UFC Fight Night 22 on September 15th and the Brazilian Top Team member insists that is his ‘first concern’.
He told Fighters Only Magazine: “My first concern is this fight. After that, depending what happens, I can begin to think of the possibility of a title shot.
“But whenever my time comes, I will be ready for the challenge.”
Reports have suggested Palhares could be closing in on a shot at the title if he manages to beat Marquardt later this month.