Thiago Alves receives Siyar Bahadurzada as new opponent at UFC 149
An injury to Yoshihiro Akiyama has forced a change in the recently-announced UFC 149 card. Instead of Akiyama taking on Thiago Alves it will be Siyar Bahadurzada filling the role at the July 21 event. The UFC recently confirmed the change in match-up set to be featured on the main card. The show’ is headlined by Jose Aldo defending his featherweight title against Erik Koch. Bahadurzada (21-4-1)... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama added to UFC 149 lineup
The UFC’s upcoming return to Canada further took shape last night with the addition of two new bouts to the July 21 card in Calgary including an intriguing welterweight match-up between Thiago Alves and Yoshihiro Akiyama. Both fighters are known for turning in entertaining efforts but have struggled to find success lately inside the Octagon. The match-up was confirmed by UFC officials online as was... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves blames corner for loss to Martin Kampmann
A little more than a month ago UFC welterweight Thiago Alves had a decision win over Martin Kampmann all but locked up when the hard-hitting Brazilian opted to shoot for a takedown to secure top position for the final minute of the round. Kampmann, a crafty grappler with underrated BJJ, took advantage of the attempt by latching on to Alves’ neck and locking in a Guillotine Choke for the submission... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves happy with weight-cut, ready to finish Martin Kampmann
For Thiago Alves reaching the welterweight limit has been a struggle he has dealt with for years. Now, thanks to the direction of renowned dietician Mike Dolce, “The Pitbull” can focus solely on bettering himself as a fighter. Alves made the welterweight limit with ease Thursday night during weigh-ins for his main event fight with Martin Kampmann tonight at UFC on FX 2, making sure to credit Dolce... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves: “I’m a fighter 24/7 and I’m loving every second.”
When Thiago Alves steps inside the Octagon this Friday night to face Martin Kampmann in the main event of UFC on FX 2 you can expect to see a different “Pitbull” in action. Alves, who rebounded from a 1-3 stretch in the UFC with a recent victory over Papy Abedi, decided to focus himself on MMA completely this time around, taking out the guilty pleasures that had hindered his performances in the... [Read More...]
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...]
