Thiago Alves will catch Josh Koscheck at UFC 90

I tend to favour wrestlers in ambiguous battles such as Josh Koscheck versus Thiago Alves, but this time around I’m going with Alves. If Koscheck wins he’ll probably secure a decision, while Alves is much more dangerous in terms of finishing a fight. His knees have been the source of much KO power as of late with his knockouts of Karo Parisyan and Matt Hughes. That dangerous element to his striking is complimented with powerful kicks and fists. He has a complete stand up game and a huge desire to contend for the title.

Koscheck is a consummate pro when it comes to competing. His standup has improved but he will likely not want to stand with Alves, who has been real hot as of late with his Muay Thai arsenal. Koscheck is going to have to get the fight to the ground and keep it there. He has the ability to do it but the relentless attack of Alves is going to be constantly keeping Koscheck in dangerous territory and at some point I think Alves can catch him. Knees have been  his forte and were the kryptonite of Koscheck in his loss to Drew Fickett (Koscheck shot in and ate a big knee which spelt the beginning of the end for him). Surely he’s learned from the loss and reviewed Alves’ tape, but they are still a threat and the rest of Alves’ tools will likely allow the Brazilian to come out on top this time out.

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