UFC welterweight contender Thiago Alves was able to get himself back in the win column today at UFC 138.
Alves was able to use his dangerous striking to hurt Papy Abedi and forced him to tap out by rear-naked submission in the first round.
Alves was one of many Brazilian fighters who did not get the chance to fight at UFC Rio back in August.
The UFC has stated that they will return to the country next year, and Alves should be one of the fighters to get booked for the show.
Here’s a look at the other top fighters who will be looking to return to Brazil.