Thiago Alves answers Mike Pierce’s call, eyes UFC 123 meeting

Well, that didn’t take long.

UFC welterweight Thiago Alves is more than willing
to fight up-and-comer Mike Pierce this fall. Alves plans to text UFC president Dana White for a possible booking at UFC 123 on Nov. 20.

“I would be more than happy to beat [Pierce’s] ass if the UFC allows me,” Alves told MMAjunkie.com. “I will show him some love, definitely.”