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Rafael Alves

"The Turn"
21-12-0BrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Marcos Vinicius · Submission · Oct 14, 2023

21-12-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Nurullo AlievMD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Muniz vs Allen·February 25, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rafael Alves holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-0. Alves has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Alves lands 1.82 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.35 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alves also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Alves also has 4 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: February 25, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Nov 14, 1990
Age
35
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Belem, Para, Brazil

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Marcos Vinicius×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Peak Fighting 32· Oct 14, 2023· Catchweight· 21-12 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R1 · 2:25
  2. WIN
    vs Felipe Douglas×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Titan FC 54· Apr 26, 2019· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 17-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:18
  3. WIN
    vs Beibit Nazarov
    Titan FC 50· Jun 29, 2018· Catchweight· 17-9 vs 14-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:30
  4. WIN
    vs Guilherme Miranda
    Titan FC 49· Apr 6, 2018· Catchweight· 16-9 vs 16-6
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Rudy Morales
    Combate 16: Combate Clasico· Jul 27, 2017· Catchweight· 15-9 vs 4-6
    UD
  6. LOSS
    WXC 65: College Throwdown 2· Oct 21, 2016· Lightweight· 14-9 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R2 · 0:50
  7. LOSS
    Fight Time 32· Aug 12, 2016· Lightweight· 14-8 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:36
  8. WIN
    vs Yoislandy Izquierdo
    Fight Time 30· Apr 22, 2016· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:49
  9. LOSS
    vs Alexandre Pimentel
    Fight Time 27· Sep 18, 2015· Featherweight· 13-7 vs 14-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:54
  10. WIN
    vs Frank Carrillo
    Fight Time 25· May 29, 2015· Lightweight· 13-6 vs 9-5
    SD
  11. WIN
    vs Samuel Paiva
    Jungle Fight 75· Dec 18, 2014· Featherweight· 12-6 vs 4-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:32
  12. WIN
    Coalizão Fight 4· Nov 13, 2014· Featherweight· 11-6 vs 2-2
    UD
  13. LOSS
    vs Bruno Tavares
    Jungle Fight 68· Apr 5, 2014· Featherweight· 10-6 vs 5-1-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:45
  14. WIN
    vs Breno Moura
    Jungle Fight 63· Dec 21, 2013· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 6-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:43
  15. LOSS
    vs Tiago Trator
    Jungle Fight 45· Nov 15, 2012· Lightweight· 9-5 vs 14-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:38
  16. LOSS
    vs Jamil Silveira da Conceicao
    Ceara Regional· Nov 1, 2012· 9-4 vs 37-15
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Renan Silva
    Jungle Fight· Jun 15, 2012· 9-3 vs 5-2
    SUB
  18. LOSS
    vs Neilson Gomes
    Jungle Fight· May 12, 2012· 8-3 vs 14-2
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Claudio Neves
    Para Regional· Apr 14, 2012· 8-2 vs 1-9
    TKO
  20. LOSS
    vs Paulo Robinson
    Amazon Fight· Mar 22, 2012· 7-2 vs 3-3
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Reginaldo Ferreira
    Para Regional· Aug 6, 2011· 7-1 vs 6-0
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Para Regional· May 5, 2011· 7-0
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Joelson Guerra
    Para Regional· Apr 8, 2011· 6-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  24. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Para Regional· Jan 9, 2011· 5-0
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Arielson Silva
    Para Regional· Dec 18, 2010· 4-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Brazil Regional· Dec 5, 2010· 3-0
    TKO
  27. WIN
    vs Jose Vagno Soares
    Para Regional· Oct 9, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Brazil Regional· Sep 13, 2007· 1-0
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • MMA Masters

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power94
Kick power96
Punch speed86
Kick speed95
Accuracy71
Takedowns53
Ground striking62
Submissions99
Chin74
Body strength68
Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.85per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.30per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.29per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts1.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.82per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.23per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.35per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed38%
Submission attempts1.4per 15 min
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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafael Alves earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1630▲16
Peak
1632Nov 13, 2021
Rated fights
29
150015501600165020112014201720202023Oct 9, 2010 · 1541Dec 18, 2010 · 1576Apr 8, 2011 · 1598Aug 6, 2011 · 1551Mar 22, 2012 · 1510Apr 14, 2012 · 1529May 12, 2012 · 1514Jun 15, 2012 · 1551Nov 1, 2012 · 1527Nov 15, 2012 · 1510Dec 21, 2013 · 1535Apr 5, 2014 · 1512Nov 13, 2014 · 1528Dec 18, 2014 · 1560May 29, 2015 · 1570Sep 18, 2015 · 1551Apr 22, 2016 · 1578Aug 12, 2016 · 1556Oct 21, 2016 · 1548Jul 27, 2017 · 1555Apr 6, 2018 · 1566Jun 29, 2018 · 1582Apr 26, 2019 · 1603Aug 25, 2020 · 1617May 22, 2021 · 1612Nov 13, 2021 · 1632Jul 31, 2022 · 1623Feb 26, 2023 · 1614Oct 14, 2023 · 16301630

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Alves fight next?

Rafael Alves has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Alves's record?

Rafael Alves's professional MMA record is 21-12-0.

Who is Rafael Alves fighting next?

Rafael Alves's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Alves fight last?

Rafael Alves most recently fought Nurullo Aliev at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs Allen on Saturday, February 25, 2023, LOSS (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Rafael Alves fight in?

Rafael Alves fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Alves have?

Rafael Alves has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael Alves?

Rafael Alves is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Alves weigh?

Rafael Alves weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rafael Alves's reach?

Rafael Alves has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Rafael Alves?

Rafael Alves is 35 years old (born Nov 14, 1990).

Where is Rafael Alves from?

Rafael Alves is from Brazil.

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