Thiago Alves vs. John Howard Set for UFC 124

by Nick Thomas on Sep 3, 2010 8:48 AM EDT in UFC News

American Top Team welterweight Thiago Alves has been matched with John ‘Doomsday’ Howard for UFC 124 on December 11th.

The fight was first reported by MMA Junkie and has since been confirmed to Fighters Only by sources close to the bout.

Thiago "Pitbull" Alves (17-7)
Loss Jon Fitch - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 117
Loss Georges St. Pierre - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 100
Win Josh Koscheck - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 90
Win Matt Hughes - TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) UFC 85

John "Doomsday" Howard (14-5)
Loss Jake Ellenberger - TKO (Doctor Stoppage) UFC Versus Live 2
Win Daniel Roberts - KO (Punch) UFC Versus Live 1
Win Dennis Hallman - KO (Punches) UFC TUF 10 Finale
Win Tamdan McCrory - Decision (Split) UFC 101

HT: SSreporters, photo via cbssports.com

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oh my god…… i creamed myself

by Hendo_One-Shot

bye bye doomsday

by Polyhedron

Man they should Pitbull up against Anthony Johnson. Both guys can’t make weight so it’d be a fair fight.

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by Nick Thomas on Sep 3, 2010 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

Dude..... I love John Howard

I want to see him succeed.

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by DJ Pullout on Sep 3, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Then I'm sorry for you-

Doomsday is gonna getted wrecked…epicly…

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." -Arthur Schopenhauer

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by BigDNotDallas on Sep 3, 2010 9:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Maybe

If Alves adjusts what weight he cuts from, he looked exhausted from walking up to the cage last time (I was rooting for Fitch)

by menckenstein on Sep 3, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Idk if his last cut went so badly from a bad plan, bad execution, or poor discipline from Alves (maybe a combo of the 3), but as I understand it he’s working with Dolce now so it should be a non-issue both making weight and keeping his strength and endurance while doing so.

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." -Arthur Schopenhauer

Haters are gonna hate and bitches are gonna bitch...

by BigDNotDallas on Sep 3, 2010 9:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I hope so

Because he really didn’t look like the hungry, dangerous Alves we’re used to in his last outing. Always a pleasure to watch otherwise.

by menckenstein on Sep 3, 2010 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

I don’t recall at the moment, but I believe there were reports out during the week that sounded like he was not doing a proper cut at all…

If he came in like he did against GSP I think he would have had a good shot at taking Fitch…

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." -Arthur Schopenhauer

Haters are gonna hate and bitches are gonna bitch...

by BigDNotDallas on Sep 3, 2010 10:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Making weight is never gonna be a non-issue for Alves, he’s just too fucking big.

by ufc4 on Sep 3, 2010 1:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

If he’s working with Dolce, and willing to do as he is told, it will be a non-issue…and if he’s not, Dolce will walk…

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by BigDNotDallas on Sep 3, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry but, even with Dolce, it is an issue. He can make weight, but there will definitely be issues en route.

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by James Brady on Sep 4, 2010 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions

This is going to a GREAT match!

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by ChicagoMarine on Sep 3, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Looks like Doomsday's

Eye is about to get on swoll again.

"Wait why didn't I kill that motherfvker"

by Ze Pequeno on Sep 3, 2010 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

If Alves has no problems with weight...

…he should take him apart. He’s got a lot to prove.

Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

by Jevant on Sep 3, 2010 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

I like this fight better than the Alves v Pierce fight that it looked like was about to happen. Someone is getting knocked out, and I’d bet on Howard waking up on the canvas at the end of this one.

by dpk875 on Sep 3, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

I don't think Alves wanted Pierce.

Why would he want another wrestler after being systematically destroyed by two wrestlers in his previous two fights?

Sure it was two top contenders, but Alves had nothing for either on the ground or in defense of the takedown.

I think he just didn’t want to appear as if he was concerned to fight wrestlers in a division that is heavy laden with wrestlers in it’s top ranks.

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by ChicagoMarine on Sep 3, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I like Howard's chances

Ellenberger showed better wrestling skills than Howard in his last contest, but Howard showed (in my opinion) that Ellenberger wanted no parts of the standup game with him.

I think Howard’s loss was a (no pun intended) an eye-opener for him, because although Ellenberger was able to get a few good shots on Howard from the top, Howard didn’t look to bad in his defense from the ground. I think what Howard needs to work on is his takedown defense. I think his size (5’7") plays a big part in that though.

I still like this matchup because Alves and Howard are both great strikers in their own unique way.

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by ChicagoMarine on Sep 3, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions