Onetime UFC welterweight title contender Thiago Alves recently inked a three-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships with two goals in mind: win a belt for American Top Team while getting paid good money for it.
“Pitbull” has shared the Octagon with some of MMA’s all-time greats over the past 14 years, but he decided to test free agency after his recent loss to Tim Means this past December. The Brazilian veteran negotiated with a few MMA promotions, but the best offer came from the bare-knuckle company.
“It’s a mix of a new challenge and good money,” Alves told MMA Fighting, revealing he’s getting paid six figures to fight in 2020.