Thiago Alves next in line for Title Shot
During the press conference for UFC 90 in Chicago, Illinois, UFC President confirmed that Thiago Alves is indeed the next man in line for a welterweight title shot. Here’s the snip:
If you look at Thiago… the two guys he just beat… the first guy to knock out Karo Parisyan. He just knocked out Matt Hughes and Matt Hughes had trouble taking him down. Koscheck beat Diego Sanchez, too. If Koscheck came out and beat Thiago Alves Saturday night, he’s in line for a title shot. Thiago beats Koscheck; so is he. This kid is definitely ready for a title shot. It’s a matter of time, let the St. Pierre vs. Penn fight happen; then we’ll get him.
Thiago has been on a tear, last losing to Jon Fitch in 2006 via TKO. He’ll be a handful for either St. Pierre or Penn depending on who wins that bout.
