Thiago Alves doesn't think Benson Henderson will be able to handle his explosiveness, also is glad he will be able to use his elbows and knees again.
Thiago Alves isn't moving down to lightweight quite yet. First he's got to fight former 155 lb champion Benson Henderson, in Korea, at welterweight. But the Brazilian feels his opponent won't have what it takes to deal with his explosiveness. Furthermore, "Pitbull" hopes that he will not have to worry about a size disadvantage for the first time in a long time in his career.
The physical side of the game being equal, Alves thinks he may have a stoppage win coming; he's looking to knock Henderson out in the third round.