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Thiago Moises wants head kick KO of Joel Alvarez: ‘I’ll dictate the pace of the fight’

In a battle of lightweight prospects, the Brazilian wants to show the world he is the superior one. Paired up against Joel Alvarez for a match at UFC Vegas 42, Thiago Moises does not want to simply win the fight, he wishes to dominate the entire affair and finish it with a highlight reel knockout.

In an interview with Combate, Moises emphasized how talented Alvarez is, though he does not think the Spaniard will bring any moves Thiago has never seen before. In order to deal with his opponent’s most dangerous attacks, the Brazilian intends to use his wrestling to control the fight.