Rafael Alves • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/25/23) Alves lost a three round majority decision to Nurullo Aliev
• UFC 277(7/30/22) Alves was knocked out by Drew Dober at 1:30 of the third round
• UFC Fight Night(11/13/21) Alves submitted Marc Diakiese via guillotine choke at 1:48 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(5/22/21) Alves lost a three round unanimous decision to Damir Ismagulov
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
• Episode 4(8/25/20) Alves submitted Alejandro Flores via guillotine choke at 2:55 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2007

Seven wins by KO, eight by submission (2 Guillotine, 4 RNC, undisclosed submission)

Nine first round finishes

Has won six of his last nine

Holds 2016 win over UFC vet Yoislandy Izquierdo

Also faced UFC vet Vagner Rocha in 2016

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: In my city in Icoaraci I have several Muay Thai tittles as well as titles in Jiu-Jitsu. Black belt in Muay Thai, black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Titan FC 155 champion

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My hero will always be my father. With difficult times growing up he never left anything missing for me. He died a hero for me. This is my hero, my father, with pride

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: Everything. It is the dream of all athletes to arrive at the biggest event in the world and for me it is no different when I step into the Octagon

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I never went to college but I finished my studies

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was a soccer playerFavorite grappling technique:Heel hookFavorite Striking technique:Superman punch