Ferreira was expected to face Rousimar Palhares on March 3 , 2011 at UFC Live : Sanchez vs. Kampmann . However , on January 18 , Ferreira was dismissed from Chute Boxe , his home training camp , for a " lack of commitment . " Less than an hour later , it was reported that the fight had been cancelled due to Ferreira losing family and friends in the Brazilian floods , resulting in him being in " no condition to train or fight . " Palhares faced David Branch
Brazilian floods
January 2011 Rio de Janeiro floods and mudslides
Alexandre Ferreira (fighter)