Andre Galvao says rules changed after he accepted Rousimar Palhares rematch

Andre Galvao says rules changed after he accepted Rousimar Palhares rematch

Andre

Galvao is embracing a daunting challenge as he prepares to face

Rousimar

“Toquinho” Palhares at ACBJJ 23 on Nov. 13 in Rio de

Janeiro.

The Brazilian grappler will face Palhares in a rematch of their 2011 ADCC final, this time under rules that permit strikes to the body.

Galvao, 44, told Sherdog that a renewed desire to compete and an attractive offer from the promotion prompted his return. He initially expected the rematch to follow the rules of their previous encounter, but the format changed as plans developed.

“First they got my yes, then came the surprises,” Galvao said. “Later on they told me it would be up to…