Thiago Alves up for PETA award

With a stunning peta2 ad and an undefeated streak since his return to the UFC this year, fighter Thiago The Pitbull Alves is a champion both in and out of the ring. And now Alves is up for a Libby Award from peta2, PETA’s youth division.

Earlier this year, Alves starred in a peta2 campaign that stated that people should never be silent and should always report cruelty to animals, including suspected dogfighting.

“All I want with a guy like that is five minutes. Maybe two,” says Alves on the commercial. “Something like that. Then I guarantee you he’s change his mind.”

Libby awards are given in a variety of categories, including:

Best Use of Internet Stardom for Animals;

Best Vegan Makeover;

Best New Vegan Food Item; and,

Most Likely to Kick Butt for Animals.

Nominees in the last category include:

•Pro wrestler Austin Aries;

•Pittsburgh Steeler Le’Veon Bell;

•Pro surfer Tia Blanco; and,

•Thiago The Pitbull Alves

Thiago Alves is a passionate, outspoken advocate for animals, and that makes him a champion in our book, says PETA Director of Youth Outreach and Campaigns Marta Holmberg. All of peta2’s nominees are winners because they’re inspiring young people across the country to get active for animals every chance they get.

Alves is well and truly Most Likely to Kick Butt for Animals, so vote HERE.

Voting ends on December 12 at 12 p.m. EST. Winners will be announced on December 16.