Thiago Alves Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 67 headliner versus Carlos Condit will mark the first time Thiago Alves has fought in his native Brazil since his fifth pro bout in March 2003. “The Pitbull” said he is excited to return home, and he expects to deliver a defining performance. “I’m ready to put on a show and make a statement and get that W; it’s definitely a big moment,” Alves told MMAjunkie. “Every time you headline a UFC show it’s a big moment in any fighter’s career. I’m just blessed enough to be able to headline a show here in Brazil.” Alves (21-9 MMA, 13-6 UFC) is one of the UFC’s longest-tenured active fighters. He’s also one of the most successful.
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UFC Fight Night 67′s Thiago Alves: ‘I’m Carlos Condit’s kryptonite’ – MMA Junkie