Brazilian welterweight Thiago Alves had to endure many consequences after deciding to not leave his home in Coconut Creek, Florida, when Hurricane Irma was approaching. Not only he was unable to get a flight for his UFC Pittsburgh fight against Mike Perry due to closed airports, which led to the cancellation of the bout, he also had to live at the gym with his family.
Before the storm, Alves posted a picture on Instagram, where he was securing his windows to prepare for Irma.
“His house was out of power, so he had to move to the gym with his family.