Any time Thiago Alves steps into the Octagon, there is a surefire bet some impressive natural skills are about to be put on display. The Brazilian Muay Thai machine brings a mixture of devastating power, speed and agility that he blends with a unique brand of killer instinct to finish his opposition. That combination has made the “Pitbull” a fixture in the upper tier of the welterweight division, but it’s been an intangible element that has made his latest chapter one of his most impressive.
The American Top Team product erased the sting of two lengthy lapses from competition by notching back-to-back victories over tough competition in his past two outings.