Thiago Alves-Martin Kampmann confirmed to headline UFC Sydney
The third UFC event to come to Australia has a main event, as, according to a press release by the UFC on Wednesday, Thiago Alves will meet Martin Kampmann in headlining action on March 3 from the Allphones Arena in Sydney and is expected to be the second event to be shown on the FX Network. Alves (24-7) is a former contender to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Most recently “The... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann confirmed for fight with Thiago Alves at UFC on FX 2
The UFC is wasting no time in putting together cards for the beginning of 2012, as the organization announced recently that Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann will meet at UFC on FX 2, an event already slated for March 3 despite UFC on FX 1 still being two months away. There is no location or venue planned for the second card on FX Network, and the Alves-Kampmann bout is the first announced fight. Alves... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves rumored for match-up with Martin Kampmann in March
Fresh off a pair of November wins it appears the UFC may be looking to pair talented welterweights Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann in a match-up on March 3 at a yet-to-be-named event. Both men have found a good deal of success inside the Octagon and hold multiple wins over respected adversaries making for what would almost certainly be an entertaining affair if it does indeed take place. News of the... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves plans to make a statement against Papy Abedi at UFC 138
Thiago Alves has fallen on hard times since earning a UFC welterweight title shot against Georges St. Pierre a few years ago. Alves, who will return to England this weekend to face UFC newcomer Papy Abedi at UFC 138, is looking to correct himself from a recent 1-2 skid inside the Octagon. “The Pitbull” was stopped by Jon Fitch in 2010 before rebounding with a win over John Howard. However, he was... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves: “I’ll try to knock him out or submit all opponents from now on.”
Though far from the only “Pitbull” in MMA, a few years ago Thiago Alves embodied the ferocious canine’s personality perhaps more than any other fighter he shared the nickname with. Now, with decision losses in his three of his last four fights and zero finishes since mid-2008, fans feeling as though the 27-year old has traded in his froth and fangs for a less-aggressive approach to competition... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves takes on debuting Papy Abedi in November
The next step in hard-hitting welterweight Thiago Alves’ continued quest to return to the form once netting him status as perhaps the most feared striker in his division will come on November 5 at UFC 138 against undefeated newcomer Paby Abedi who is dropping down from middleweight for the fight. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today along with its addition to the organization’s latest... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves expects to see action in May
Fresh off a hard-fought win over John Howard at UFC 124 earlier this month, and a successful weigh-in beforehand, Thiago Alves appears ready to return to the Octagon and anticipates doing so this May against an unnamed opponent. Alves mentioned the expected bout on Twitter, adding that he didn’t know who he would be facing but that it didn’t matter because “he’s going down”. The American... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves fighting John Howard in Montreal
It appears hard-hitting Brazilian striker Thiago Alves will put his skills to the test against John “Doomsday” Howard at UFC 124 in Montreal this December. Alves will be looking to get back on the winning track at the event after losing his previous two bouts via decision to Jon Fitch and welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre. “Doomsday” will also be looking to erase the taste of defeat... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Thiago Alves out of UFC 107 bout vs. Jon Fitch
A rematch between highly-ranked UFC welterweights Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves planned for UFC 107 on Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn. will not take place as scheduled, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Five Ounces of Pain was informed early Friday morning that Alves was forced to withdraw from the fight due to an unspecified injury and that discussions to secure a replacement have already begun. The news of... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves II set for UFC 107
A welterweight rematch between Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves has been booked for UFC 107. The news of the match-up was first revealed in a report on MMAJunkie.com before being confirmed by UFC President Dana White. UFC 107 is set to take place from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12, airing live on pay-per-view. Both men will be looking to place themselves back into title contention following... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago expected for UFC 107
A rumored match up between Thiagos is being reported for part of the UFC 107 card in December. According to a recent report on MMAMania.com, Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago is currently in the negotiation stages and verbally agreed to by at least one of the fighters. UFC 107 is set for December 12th at the Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN. Paulo Thiago is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Jon Fitch back... [Read More...]
GSP on Thiago Alves: ‘I can stand with him’
Even though UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has faced some of the toughest men the world has to offer at 170 pounds during the course of his career, the dominant Canadian will be the first to tell you that he expects for his next title defense to be one of the toughest tests he has faced inside of a cage. St. Pierre is just one week away from UFC 100 where he will meet one of the most... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves: ‘I’m going to knock [GSP] out, so don’t blink’
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In just over a week twenty five year old Thiago Alves will be in the fight of his life as he takes on Georges St.Pierre at UFC 100 in a welterweight championship match that will validate one man’s claim to being the best fighter on the planet currently competing at 170 pounds. Seven consecutive wins in the toughest welterweight division in the world have propelled Alves to the title shot he... [Read More...]
ATT Bands Together to Help 10-Year Old Boy with Cancer
When I first found out about a young boy in my area having cancer my first thought were of my own children and thanking God for their well being. Immediately after that I began to think about all of the pain that the parents are having to deal with. Being a father myself I can’t begin to imagine having to watch my son deal with this dreaded disease. We live in a small town but it is a community that... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves’ future could be at middleweight
During a special public Q&A session with Dana White conducted this past Tuesday at the Sports USA Bar in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the UFC president confirmed that number one contender Thiago Alves will fight for the UFC welterweight title regardless of who wins the UFC 93 superfight between Georges St. Pierre and B.J. Penn. White also expressed the possibility of Alves eventually moving to middleweight... [Read More...]
UFC 90: Cote blows out knee, Silva retains title
In an unfortunate turn of events at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois this evening, Patrick Cote blew out his knee in the opening moments of the third round during his middleweight title fight with Anderson Silva. Cote is the only competitor to take Silva into the third round during his UFC career and at the opening of the third frame he blew out his knee while hopping toward Anderson Silva in... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez out of UFC 90 match-up with Thiago Alves; to be replaced by Josh Koscheck
Multiple sources have confirmed that Diego Sanchez is out of his fight at UFC 90 against Thiago Alves. Sanchez pulled out of the fight due to torn rib cartilage and will be replaced on the Oct. 25 fight card at the Allstate Arena by fellow TUF 1 alum Josh Koscheck. Koshcheck had been scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops” on Dec. 10 in Fayetteville, N.C. against... [Read More...]
Will Thiago Alves make weight?
Michael David Smith over at MMA FanHouse asked UFC welterweight contender Thiago Alves what his current weight was and Alves responded that he’s walking around at 200lbs. “Right now I’m about 200,” Alves said. “That’s 30 pounds over my weight division, but it won’t be a problem for me to make weight.” UFC President Dana White gave Alves a smirk when I... [Read More...]
Mark Cuban Sues UFC Owners
The sport of MMA is almost as exciting outside the cage these days as the events that take place inside. In an interesting turn of events, Adam Swift is reporting on Sherdog that Mark Cuban has filed suit against Zuffa, the group that owns the UFC. With the mixed martial arts industry focused on the Zuffa v. Couture proceedings scheduled to begin with a preliminary hearing March 4 in Las Vegas, billionaire... [Read More...]
Mark Cuban Expounds on Ali Act
Mark Cuban, owner of HDNet Fights, spoke last week with Pramit Mohapatra of the Baltimore Sun. In an otherwise mundane interview, a single statement by Cuban raised many eyebrows among MMA fans and fighters: Maohapatra: What flaws do you see in the UFC‘s game that you think can be exploited? Cuban: The biggest is that their contracts don’t adhere to the [Muhammad] Ali [Boxing] Reform Act.... [Read More...]
