By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

Former UFC title contender, Thiago “Pitbull” Alves wants to be back on the track for the UFC welterweight gold. In exclusive interview to TATAME.com, the Brazilian knockout artist talked about the upcoming fight against Jon Fitch, at UFC 111, in an anticipated rematch.

“I’m thrilled and already prepared. I’ve been waiting for this fight for four years and now I got the chance for the revenge. I like revenges. It’s time to payback,” Alves said, commenting their first fight, back in 2006.

“I was too young when we fought. I wasn’t new in the sport but was in UFC. This American system of losing weight, everything else... Nowadays, I’m a totally different fighter. I learned a lot and I am more experienced and a much better fighter when it comes to standing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu... It couldn’t be a better time”, said.

After getting his revenge, the Brazilian wants another title shot to avenge the loss to Georges St. Pierre, last year. “I’m coming off a loss and I want to go back to the winners list. Beating Fitch, I will fight for the belt again. I want to take him on, and go after the belt, no matter who holds it,” said, betting on GSP against Dan Hardy. “I think Saint Pierre is going to win but you never know. If it’s Dan Hardy, I'll take the belt from him and get the revenge with St. Pierre next”.

Stay tuned to read, this week, the complete interview with the fighter.