After a medical condition forced him out of UFC 111 and put his future fighting career in jeopardy, Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Thiago Alves has been medically cleared to resume fighting.
Nick Lembo of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that the athletic commission has removed Alves’ indefinite suspension.
That means Alves’ can now proceed with a planned bout with Jon Fitch. In fact, additional sources told MMAjunkie.com that fight is now signed for the main card of the Aug. 7 event.