Former UFC title challenger Thiago Alves has called out welterweight prospect “Platinum” Mike Perry.
In an interview with ESPN, Alves revealed he would like to fight the rising prospect in his next outing.
“I’m in a position where every fight really counts,” Alves said. “It’s always been do-or-die for me, but now more than ever.
“I think Mike Perry would be a good fight. He’s hot right now. He’s had a few big, impressive wins. I’m always down to throw with anybody, but that fight would make sense and fans would love it. Mike has said he’d fight me as well, and that it would be a good fight between us. I agree with him.”
Alves recently returned to the welterweight division, where he once fought for the title. In April, Alves defeated fellow former title challenger Patrick Cote.
Perry is coming off the biggest win of his MMA career. In April, he knocked out Jake Ellenberger.
