Thiago Alves: UFC 117 weight cut has been 'the easiest' of my career
by James Kimball on Aug 6, 2010 2:56 PM EDT
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"I was expecting that [to have my weight cut doubted]. Once you miss weight, it's the first thing everyone talks about. The weight cut has been easy. It's one of the easiest times it's ever been. I just didn't want to go to the workout and miss a day of working on it, because I wanted to make sure everything was under control and where it should be so I can make it easy on myself. I asked the UFC if I could skip the workout and do some real training, and they let me go. They had so many fighters already, so it was fine. It is annoying, but it's part of the job. You get used to dealing with it. You just have to look at the big picture. It's a stepping-stone to get where you want to get. I have no complaints. Obviously, I wish I could be home eating a big meal, but that's not the case. You got to do what you got to do."
Thiago Alves reassures fight fans that he's not experiencing issues with his weight cut for UFC 117. Ever since coming in way over the limit at UFC 85 against Matt Hughes, "Pitbull" has come under scrutiny for having weight cutting issues. To add to the speculation of him having trouble getting down to 171 pounds for his Aug. 7 fight against Jon Fitch, the Brazilian skipped Wednesday's open workout to focus on shedding some extra pounds. Apparently though, Thiago has had no trouble whatsoever this time around. In fact, he claims that this has been one of the easiest cuts of his career. You buying that? Anybody a bit worried for Alves as the weigh ins quickly approach?
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good to know
but at his size, I still think its in his best interest to move to MW.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
he would be really short at MW though
He would be like the Matt Serra of the MW. size wise I mean.
random thought…Akiyama should move down to 170 though
by GoldenSt8OfMind on Aug 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hektor and Paul Harris seem to be doing fine.
Anderson Silva will fall via brutal Republican dry-humping.
bloody hell lyoto machidas shrunk or is he dining out with enrique inglasias
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Is it just me or
Does that munch looks unreal. I might just be starving in work though
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
haha,pure knew it was you b4 I seen ur name lol.
Munch looks manky to me tho.
by tap or snap bons on Aug 6, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't buy it
If it was so easy, he would have been there on wednesday
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^^^THIS^^^
easier to no-shop than to swing the betting WAY against you. Especially if you put your purse down on yourself already.
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no-show
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
I buy it Jesse
I think he stated before the GSP fight that they changed the way they did things including cutting weight and that cutting should not be a issue anymore? I know there was a article or video on here as he had a few problems over at AKA that or said to be all fixed? We will find out tonight either way.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Agreed
He’s had many struggles with his weight, even when he has made 170 he’s not looked that comfortable. I can’t see him being at his best tomorrow, he’ll gas and get controlled by Fitch for 3 rounds. The layoff and weight cut are going to cost Thiago.
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by David W-S on Aug 6, 2010 4:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But he wouldn't say it if there's a chance he won't make weight
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Anderson Silva will fall via brutal Republican dry-humping.
Ease or not he will fight on the weight. Amazing card.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
A muscular monster at ww and a small fighter at mw.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
~ anybody down for predicting Alves weight??
i got Thiago weighing in at 173…
any guesses?
formerly stinky~fingers
171.5 and then he loses the half pound to make weight.
by Blunt n' Beer on Aug 6, 2010 4:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
thats my guess
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 6, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOHOOOOOOOO
I'm Not Afraid of Dying, I'm a Little Bit Scared of What Comes After...
by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 6, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call that is EXACTLY what just happened
Nice job Thiago the cut was so easy you couldn’t make weight. Is anyone really surprised though?
by Captain Ernesto on Aug 6, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna say...
Thiago comes in at 170.5 lbs. Hits the octagon at about 193+ lbs…and destroys Fitch inside 2 rounds. JMO.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight...It's the size of the fight in the dog.
how does he make weight with an anvil for a head?
thank you I’ll be in town all week, tip your waitress
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But he's just throwing away money
Doesn’t his part of his purse now go to Fitch and now how can this be a #1 contender fight? If Alves wins, he’s over weight so I doubt Dana would give him a shot at it and this is his 2nd time missing the cut. If Fitch wins by decision, I guess you could still give him it but it’s not a “legit”(Alves missing the cut) fight and Alves has gotta be feeling like shit having to cut that much weight. So you could say that Alves is not at his best so what does Dana do? Give it to Fitch anyway? If Fitch wins in very impressive fashion, then i could see Fitch still getting the shot .Either way Dana’s gotta be pissed, I like Alves but he just fucked up for the 2nd time with this issue. And the worst part about it is he just gave Fitch money. Does anyone know how much Alves will be penalized? and Does anyone think Dana would cut Alves for this, make him move to MW or do nothing?
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