Sam Alvey

"Smile'N"

34-18-1★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-1

Last fight: Win vs Cameron Graham · TKO · May 27, 2023

34-18-1 · 23 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Jonathan Miller

BKFCBKFC Fight Night Hershey: Pague vs Richman·Friday, December 4, 2026

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Sam Alvey holds a professional MMA record of 34-18-1. Alvey has won 34 fights: 20 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Alvey lands 3.28 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.06 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alvey also has 7 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: August 6, 2022. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: May 6, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Milwaukee, United States

Upcoming

BKFCBKFC Fight Night Hershey: Pague vs RichmanDec 4, 2026
vs Jonathan MillerIronweight

Latest on Sam Alvey

Career history

WIN
vs Cameron Graham
B2 Fighting Series 183· May 27, 2023· Heavyweight· 34-18-1 vs 6-13
TKO
R3 · 4:24
LOSS
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill· Aug 6, 2022· Middleweight· 33-18-1 vs 17-5
TKO
R1 · 1:56
LOSS
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 33-17-1 vs 18-5
SUB
R2 · 2:10
LOSS
vs Wellington Turman
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze· Aug 28, 2021· Middleweight· 33-16-1 vs 17-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Julian Marquez
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Middleweight· 33-15-1 vs 9-2
SUB
R2 · 2:07
FOTN
DRAW
vs Da Woon Jung
UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 33-14-1 vs 13-2-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ryan Spann
UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 33-14 vs 18-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Klidson Abreu
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards· Jul 20, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 33-13 vs 15-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jimmy Crute
UFC 234: Adesanya vs Silva· Feb 10, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 33-12 vs 10-0
TKO
R1 · 2:49
LOSS
vs Rogerio Nogueira
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 33-11 vs 23-8
TKO
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Gian Villante
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 33-10 vs 16-10
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcin Prachnio
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 32-10 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 4:23
LOSS
vs Ramazan Emeev
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till· Oct 21, 2017· Middleweight· 31-10 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rashad Evans
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno· Aug 5, 2017· Middleweight· 31-9 vs 19-7-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Thales Leites
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Middleweight· 30-9 vs 27-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 28, 2017· Middleweight· 30-8 vs 35-17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alex Nicholson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Middleweight· 29-8 vs 7-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Casey
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Condit· Aug 27, 2016· Middleweight· 28-8 vs 9-5-1
TKO
R2 · 4:56
WIN
vs Eric Spicely
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Middleweight· 27-8 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 2:43
LOSS
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· Jun 18, 2016· Middleweight· 26-8 vs 12-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Derek Brunson
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Middleweight· 26-7 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 2:19
WIN
vs Daniel Kelly
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 10, 2015· Middleweight· 26-6 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 0:49
WIN
vs Cezar Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· Feb 22, 2015· Middleweight· 25-6 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 3:34
POTN
WIN
vs Dylan Andrews
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Middleweight· 24-6 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 2:16
LOSS
vs Tom Watson
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 17, 2014· Middleweight· 23-6 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
NAFC: "Mega Brawl" MMA· May 31, 2014· Middleweight· 23-5 vs 20-8
UD
WIN
vs Wes Swofford×1Title bout · Title win #1
MFC 40: Crowned Kings· May 9, 2014· Middleweight· 22-5 vs 9-5
TKO
R4 · 1:02
WIN
vs Jason South
MFC 38: Behind Enemy Lines· Oct 4, 2013· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 10-1
TKO
R5 · 4:56
WIN
vs Jay Silva
MFC 37: True Grit· May 10, 2013· Catchweight· 20-5 vs 8-8
TKO
R3 · 1:05
LOSS
vs Elvis Mutapcic
MFC 36: Reality Check· Feb 15, 2013· Middleweight· 19-5 vs 13-3
UD
WIN
vs Lucas Lopes
ShoFight 20· Jun 16, 2012· Middleweight· 19-4 vs 25-14
TKO
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs Daniel Almeida
Wreck MMA 9· Apr 20, 2012· Catchweight· 18-4 vs 7-3
TKO
R1 · 1:41
LOSS
vs Brandon Ropati
Industry of Combat New Zealand· Mar 3, 2012· 17-4 vs 6-0
DEC
WIN
vs Eddie Larrea
Madtown Throwdown 26· Jan 7, 2012· Middleweight· 17-3 vs 14-18
TKO
R1 · 4:39
WIN
vs Augusto Montano
Mexico Regional· Nov 5, 2011· 16-3 vs 9-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Vitor Vianna
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 50· Sep 17, 2011· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 11-1-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karl Amoussou
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 45· May 20, 2011· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 12-4-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason Guida
North American Fighting Championship· Nov 24, 2010· 14-2 vs 18-27
DEC
WIN
vs Luke Taylor
Caribbean Ultimate Fist Fighting· Oct 22, 2010· 13-2 vs 4-4
DEC
WIN
vs Bill Hill
KOTC: High Profile· Oct 8, 2010· Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 18-24
TKO
R2 · 2:22
LOSS
vs Gerald Meerschaert
Combat USA· Sep 10, 2010· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 14-4
SUB
R5 · 4:08
NC
vs Paul Bradley
KOTC: Chain Reaction· Jul 17, 2010· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 13-2
NC
WIN
vs Pat O'Malley
Combat USA 31· Jun 18, 2010· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 17-8
TKO
R1 · 2:49
WIN
vs Brad Resop
Combat USA 27· Feb 21, 2010· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 3:40
WIN
vs Eric Hammerich
Madtown Throwdown· Jan 8, 2010· 9-1 vs 4-4
TKO
WIN
vs Demian Decorah
Wisconsin Regional· Nov 28, 2009· 8-1 vs 25-32-1
DEC
WIN
vs Mark Honneger
Madtown Throwdown· Jul 31, 2009· 7-1 vs 9-3
TKO
WIN
vs Ron Carter
KOTC: Connection· Jul 18, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Tre Mittnecht
Wisconsin Regional· Jun 19, 2009· 5-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Caleb Nelson
Wisconsin Regional· May 1, 2009· 4-1 vs 6-0
DEC
WIN
vs Jason Sink
KOTC Underground 35· Apr 3, 2009· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Justin Lemke
Wisconsin Regional· Feb 28, 2009· 3-0 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Lukas Bowar
Wisconsin Regional· Nov 28, 2008· 2-0 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Shane Malchiodi
KOTC: Rock Solid· Jul 19, 2008· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R2 · 1:19

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKaratePankrationBJJ

2007Started in Amateur MMA
MFC Middleweight Championship · Maximum Fighting Championship
Heavyweight World Championship (inaugural) · Karate Combat
Champion · Pankration Tournament
Black belt · BJJ · Chad Hardy
Lakeland College · Pankration
Started in Karate

Camp

Team Quest (Dan Henderson Fitness Center) · Temecula, United States Former

Coaches

Mckey Alvey · Cornerman
Dan Henderson · Head coach

Training partners

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Virgil Zwicker
Fernando Gonzalez

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power84

Punch speed93

Kick speed75

Accuracy93

Takedowns57

Ground striking59

Submissions76

Chin90

Body strength93

Cardio79

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 34-18-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.28per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.63per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.06per 15 min

14% success

Takedowns stuffed82%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 10-13-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.28per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.63per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.06per 15 min

14% success

Takedowns stuffed82%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Sam Alvey sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#22 Best takedown defence, all divisions82.1%

UFC

Bonus résumé

Sam Alvey has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Sam Alvey earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Sam Alvey's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #13 Middleweight
First ranked: Feb 1, 2017
Times ranked: 25

Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1706▲4
Peak: 1810Jun 2, 2018
Rated fights: 53

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Frequently asked questions

When does Sam Alvey fight next?

Sam Alvey fights Jonathan Miller on Friday, December 4, 2026 at BKFC Fight Night Hershey: Pague vs Richman.

What is Sam Alvey's record?

Sam Alvey's professional MMA record is 34-18-1.

Who is Sam Alvey fighting next?

Sam Alvey's next opponent is Jonathan Miller at BKFC Fight Night Hershey: Pague vs Richman.

Who did Sam Alvey fight last?

Sam Alvey most recently fought Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill on Saturday, August 6, 2022, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Sam Alvey fight in?

Sam Alvey fights at Ironweight.

How many knockouts does Sam Alvey have?

Sam Alvey has 20 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Sam Alvey won?

Sam Alvey has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Sam Alvey?

Sam Alvey is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Sam Alvey weigh?

Sam Alvey weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Sam Alvey's reach?

Sam Alvey has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Sam Alvey?

Sam Alvey is 40 years old (born May 6, 1986).

Where is Sam Alvey from?

Sam Alvey is from the United States.

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