Thiago Alves was offered fight with Nate Diaz before taking Ben Henderson

SAO PAULO — Thiago Alves headlines UFC Fight Night 79 against Ben Henderson, but that wasn’t the UFC’s first option. Speaking with MMAFighting.com during ADCC in Brazil, “Pitbull” revealed the promotion considered a welterweight fight with Nate Diaz, talked about his upcoming bout with Henderson, his decision to drop to 155 pounds in 2016, and much more.

SAO PAULO — Thiago Alves headlines UFC Fight Night 79 against Ben Henderson, but that wasn’t the UFC’s first option. Speaking with MMAFighting.com during ADCC in Brazil, “Pitbull” revealed the promotion considered a welterweight fight with Nate Diaz, talked about his upcoming bout with Henderson, his decision to drop to 155 pounds in 2016, and much more.