By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

Waiting for the winner of the fight between Georges St. Pierre and BJ Penn, which defines the champion of the average middle-UFC, Thiago "Pitbull" Alves is wondering a big fight for the night of January 31 when UFC 94 will be in Las Vegas.In an exclusive chat with TATAME in the December issue (# 154), Pitbull has done an analysis of the fight. “It'll be a tough fight and I'll be there watching in the first chairs. Taking into account the fact that the fight will be disputed in 25 minutes, I believe that St. Pierre has more chances, because he's a better athlete, but, technically, I believe that BJ Penn is more complete because he's best on striking, better on the ground, only in wrestling I believe that the GSP is better, but if BJ comes in great shape I think he has more chances", bets the Brazilian.

Asked about his preferred opponent, Pitbull doesn't wanna choose. "Any of them would be great. I'm big fan of both and, truly, I believe I can make a big fight against both. Maybe against GSP could be a more exciting fight, but i think BJ alson would accept striking with me... I want my titleshot, no matter against whom. I respect both, but anyone who comes will go down”.