Rafael Alves (fighter)

Rafael Alves
Born	Rafael da Silva Alves (1990-11-14) November 14, 1990 (age 33) Belém, Brazil
Other names	The Turn
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division	Lightweight Featherweight
Reach	68 in (173 cm) [1]
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Belém, Brazil
Team	Main street Boxing and Muay Thai
Years active	2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	32
Wins	21
By knockout	7
By submission	9
By decision	5
Losses	11
By knockout	3
By submission	6
By decision	2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rafael Alves (born November 14, 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Rafael Alves, originally from Icoaraci in greater Belém, started his athletic journey as a disciplined young soccer player with dreams of going professional. He trained with Yago Pikachu and played for Paysandu's Sub-20 team. However, after a bike accident on his way to soccer practice, Rafael decided to focus solely on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He trained in Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu, eventually moving to the United States to further his MMA career. A businessman in Miami helped him secure a fight, and after an impressive winning streak, he caught the attention of UFC president Dana White. Despite the tragedies of losing his parents; his mother to cancer and his father after he was run over by a car, he remains dedicated to helping his family and friends in Brazil. ^[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Alves started his MMA career in 2007 he mostly competed at Brazilian and American promotions, amassing and complied with 18-9 record. ^[3]

Alves received invite to appear at Dana White's Contender Series 30 where he faced Alejandro Flores. ^[4] Alves defeated Flores via guillotine choke in second round and earned UFC contract in process. ^[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alves made his UFC debut against Damir Ismagulov on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night:Font vs. Garbrandt. ^[6] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. ^[7]

Alves was scheduled to face Mike Trizano UFC Fight Night 185, however Trizano suffered ankle injury and was replaced by Pat Sabatini. ^{[8] [9]} On February 19 it was announced that Alves missed weight by 11.5 pounds over featherweight non-title fight limit, with the bout eventually being scrapped. ^[10] Alves blamed the weight miss on eating bad salmon the night before weigh-ins. ^[11]

Alves faced Marc Diakiese on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night:Holloway vs. Rodriguez. ^[12] Alves won the fight via guillotine choke in first round. ^[13]

Alves faced Drew Dober on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. ^[14] Alves lost the bout via knockout in third round after Dober punched him to the body with left hook and send him to the canvas. ^[15]

Alves faced promotion newcomer, Nurullo Aliev at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen on February 25, 2023. ^[16] Alves lost the bout via majority decision. ^[17]

On March 28, 2023, it was revealed that Alves was released from UFC. ^[18]

Karate Combat

After winning his first bout in Karate Combat, Alves faced James Vick at Karate Combat 47 on June 29, 2024 and won by a head kick knockout. ^[19]

Championships and accomplishments

• Titan Fighting Championship
  • Titan FC Interim Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

33 matches	21 wins	12 losses
By knockout	7	4
By submission	9	6
By decision	5	2

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	21–12	Marcos Vinicius	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Peak Fighting 32	October 14, 2023	1	2:25	Frisco, Texas, United States	Won the PF Super Lightweight Championship.
Loss	20–12	Nurullo Aliev	Decision (majority)	UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen	February 25, 2023	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	20–11	Drew Dober	KO (punch to the body)	UFC 277	July 30, 2022	3	1:30	Dallas, Texas, United States
Win	20–10	Marc Diakiese	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez	November 13, 2021	1	1:48	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	19–10	Damir Ismagulov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt	May 22, 2021	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Return to Lightweight.
Win	19–9	Alejandro Flores	Submission (guillotine choke)	Dana White's Contender Series 30	August 25, 2020	2	2:55	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Featherweight bout.
Win	18–9	Felipe Douglas	KO (punch)	Titan FC 54	April 26, 2019	2	2:18	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Won the Interim Titan FC Lightweight Championship.
Win	17–9	Beibit Nazarov	Submission (guillotine choke)	Titan FC 50	June 29, 2018	3	4:30	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win	16–9	Guilherme Miranda	Decision (unanimous)	Titan FC 49	April 6, 2018	3	5:00	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Miranda missed weight.
Win	15–9	Rudy Morales	Decision (unanimous)	Combate 16	July 27, 2017	3	5:00	Miami, Florida, United States	Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss	14–9	Jason Fischer	TKO (injury)	WXC 65: College Throwdown 2	October 21, 2016	2	0:50	Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States	For the WXC Lightweight Championship.
Loss	14–8	Vagner Rocha	TKO (leg kicks)	Fight Time 32	August 12, 2016	3	2:36	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	For the Fight Time Lightweight Championship.
Win	14–7	Yoislandy Izquierdo	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fight Time 30	April 22, 2016	2	2:49	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss	13–7	Alexandre Pimentel	Submission (guillotine choke)	Fight Time 27	September 18, 2015	2	2:54	Miami, Florida, United States
Win	13–6	Frank Carrillo	Decision (split)	Fight Time 25	May 29, 2015	3	5:00	Miami, Florida, United States	Return to Lightweight.
Win	12–6	Samuel Paiva	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Jungle Fight 75	December 18, 2014	1	0:32	Belém, Brazil
Win	11–6	Carlos Augusto da Silva	Decision (unanimous)	Coalizão Fight 4	November 13, 2014	3	5:00	Benevides, Brazil
Loss	10–6	Bruno Tavares	Submission (armbar)	Jungle Fight 68	April 5, 2014	3	1:45	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	10–5	Breno Moura	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Jungle Fight 63	December 21, 2013	1	1:43	Belém, Brazil	Featherweight debut.
Loss	9–5	Tiago Trator	TKO (retirement)	Jungle Fight 45	November 15, 2012	2	0:38	Belém, Brazil
Loss	9–4	Jamil Silveira	Submission (kimura)	Brazilian King Fighter 2	November 1, 2012	3	N/A	Fortaleza, Brazil
Win	9–3	Renan Silva	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Jungle Fight 40	June 15, 2012	1	2:50	Macapá, Brazil
Loss	8–3	Neilson Gomes	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	Jungle Fight 39	May 12, 2012	1	3:30	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	8–2	Claudio Araujo Neves	KO (front kick)	Icoaraci Vale Tudo	April 14, 2012	1	4:19	Belém, Brazil
Loss	7–2	Paulo Robinson	Submission (guillotine choke)	Amazon Fight 15	March 22, 2012	1	2:00	Belém, Brazil
Loss	7–1	Reginaldo Ferreira	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Lenox Fight Competition 3	August 6, 2011	1	2:55	Belém, Brazil	For Lenox FC Lightweight Championship.
Win	7–0	Claudio Ferraz	TKO (punches)	Zero 2 Fight: Vale Tudo	May 5, 2011	2	2:44	Belém, Brazil
Win	6–0	Joelson Guerra	Decision (split)	Lenox Fight Competition 2	April 8, 2011	3	5:00	Belém, Brazil	Catchweight (130 lbs) bout.
Win	5–0	Iranildo Conceicao	KO (punches)	Jacunda Fight	January 9, 2011	1	3:12	Jacundá, Brazil
Win	4–0	Arielson Silva	TKO (punches)	Icoaraci Rematch of the Year	December 18, 2010	1	3:06	Belém, Brazil
Win	3–0	Giliarde Cardoso	KO (head kick)	Goianesia Fight Combat	December 5, 2010	1	2:11	Goianésia do Pará, Brazil
Win	2–0	José Vagno Soares	KO (punches)	Pepeta Fight Night	October 9, 2010	2	2:26	Tailândia, Brazil
Win	1–0	Juliano Shanghai	Submission	Balada Fight	September 13, 2007	2	1:23	Goianésia do Pará, Brazil	Lightweight debut.

^[20]

Karate Combat record

Professional record breakdown

2 matches	2 wins	0 losses
By knockout	1	0
By decision	1	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	2–0	James Vick	KO (switch kick)	Karate Combat 47	June 29, 2024	1	1:24	Orlando, Florida, United States
Win	1–0	Efrain Escudero	Decision (unanimous)	Karate Combat 44	February 24, 2024	4	3:00	Mexico City, Mexico

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

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14. Anderson, Jay (2022-05-16). "Drew Dober vs. Rafael Alves the Latest Addition to UFC 277". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
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16. "Undefeated Tajikistani sensation Nurullo Aliev set for UFC debut vs. Rafael Alves". MMA Junkie. 2023-01-08. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
17. "UFC Fight Night 220 results: Nurullo Aliev decisions Rafael Alves despite point deduction for biting". MMA Junkie. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
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19. "Karate Combat president provides update on James Vick following scary knockout loss". mmafighting.com. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
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External links

• Professional MMA record for Rafael Alves from Sherdog
• Rafael Alves at UFC