Thiago Alves picked up a much needed victory at UFC 138 last night (Sat., Nov. 5, 2011) over Papy Abedi in England. And after overcoming so much adversity to get there, Alves says he's ready to take on the world.
Thiago Alves looks to get back to his winning ways this Saturday (Nov. 5) at UFC 138. No better example of that exists than his knockout over Hall of Famer Matt Hughes.
This is a rundown of the options for the biggest upset in the MMA world for the first half of 2011. Bloody Elbow readers can vote on which of the 10 options they think is the best.
#8 Thiago Alves dropped a unanimous decision to #9 Rick Story who then dropped a unanimous decision to #15 Charlie Brennaman leaving the loser of each fight awkwardly ranked above the winner.
Rick Story will step in for an injured Anthony Johnson to take on Nate Marquardt in a welterweight tilt in the main event of the upcoming UFC on Versus 4 card on June 26 in Pittsburgh.
UFC 138 results: Thiago Alves has been through it all and he's ready for more
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST
History in the Making: Thiago Alves rises to the top with a knockout over Matt Hughes
by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Oct 30, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
Who is BJ Penn fighting at UFC 137 with Carlos Condit out of the picture?
by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Sep 8, 2011 10:24 AM EDT
UFC 138: Thiago Alves vs Papy Abedi possible for Nov. 5 in England
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 20, 2011 12:43 AM EDT
MMA Awards, First Half of 2011 - Biggest Upset
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jul 11, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
USAT/SBN June 2011 MMA Consensus Rankings: Welterweight
by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jun 29, 2011 6:00 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4: Rick Story vs Nate Marquardt fight booked for June 26 with Anthony Johnson injured
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 2, 2011 8:46 PM EDT
UFC 130 Medical Suspensions, Payouts: Rampage Jackson And Frank Mir Top Earners
by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on May 31, 2011 4:05 PM EDT
UFC 130 Payouts: Rampage Jackson, Frank Mir Both Score $250K
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 31, 2011 12:39 PM EDT
Judo Chop: Rick Story Capitalizes on Thiago Alves' Footwork
by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on May 31, 2011 11:19 AM EDT
Frank Mir and Rick Story featured on tonight's (May 31) edition of Pro MMA Radio
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2011 9:43 AM EDT
UFC 130 results wrap: Rampage vs Hamill event review, news and notes
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 30, 2011 11:05 AM EDT
UFC 130 Results: Monday Morning Wrap Up
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 30, 2011 8:01 AM EDT
UFC 130 Results Recap: Thiago Alves vs. Rick Story
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 30, 2011 1:00 AM EDT
UFC results: Rick Story vs Thiago Alves fight review and analysis
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2011 11:15 PM EDT
The Morning After: UFC 130 Results
by Jackie Maden from Gals Guide To MMA on May 29, 2011 4:46 PM EDT
UFC 130 results: Rick Story wants to fight Jon Fitch after win over Thiago Alves
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2011 4:00 PM EDT
UFC 130 Results: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Frank Mir and Post-Hangover Thoughts
by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
UFC 130 Results and The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale Preview on 106.7 The Fan's MMA Nation
by Luke Thomas from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2011 2:43 PM EDT
UFC 130 Results: Rampage Jackson's Future, Rick Story's Rise And TUF 13 Finale Talk On 106.7 The Fan's MMA Nation
by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on May 29, 2011 2:08 PM EDT