After recently signing Brazilian Top Team's David Bielkheden (Pictures), the UFC is expected to ink another BTT athlete: Fury GP 185-pound champion Rousimar Palhares, Sherdog.com has learned.

A native of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Palhares (7-1) is a prospect who has a chance to reach the top in the UFC. He has won five straight, including first-round wins over UFC veteran Flavio Luis Moura, Pan-Arm jiu-jitsu champion Fabio Negao (Pictures) and Pride Bushido veteran Daniel Acacio (Pictures). None of these quality fighters were competitive against Palhares.

The contract could be signed Thursday at BTT's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.