Alves, a one-time UFC welterweight title challenger, will shed his gloves to compete in Bare Knuckle FC, the promotion announced Wednesday.
“I’m very excited to be part of the BKFC family,” Alves said in a BKFC-issued press release announcing the news. “I’m looking forward to testing my skills against anyone in my weight class. ‘The Pitbull’ is thirsty for blood!”