Sam Alvey

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Sam Alvey
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Alvey at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia in February 2019
Born (1986-05-06) May 6, 1986 (age 38)
Waterford, Wisconsin, U.S.
NicknameSmile'n
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight (2009, 2023–present)
Light Heavyweight (2018–2020)
Middleweight (2008–2017, 2021–2022)
Welterweight (2012)
Reach75.5 in (192 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Murrieta, California, U.S.
Team Team Quest [1]
Dan Henderson Fitness Center
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1] under Joe Stevenson [2]
Years active2007–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total54
Wins34
By knockout20
By submission3
By decision11
Losses18
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision11
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
University Lakeland University
Spouse
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(m. 2013)​
Children5
Website samalvey.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sam Alvey (born May 6, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Alvey has also formerly competed for Bellator, King of the Cage, the MFC, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.

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Background

Originally from Waterford, Wisconsin, Alvey competed in football and wrestling at Waterford Union High School [3] and was also a talented musician. Alvey played trumpet in the school's marching band and went on to Lakeland College to play the trumpet semi-professionally. In college, Alvey began competing in pankration before eventually transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Alvey began his amateur career in 2007, and was defeated via TKO in the second round of his first amateur bout. He rebounded to win his next two, before turning professional in July 2008. Alvey's early career took place entirely in the state of Wisconsin, where he posted an early 11–1 record, which included multiple wins in the King of the Cage promotion.

Bellator

Following a win at Light Heavyweight against Bellator MMA fighter and veteran Jason Guida, Alvey was on a three-fight winning streak and was signed by Bellator. His debut match was at Middleweight against future Bellator Welterweight Tournament Champion Karl Amoussou at Bellator 45. [5] Early on, Amoussou bloodied Alvey with varied strikes and worked towards an armbar, though as the fight progressed, Amoussou started to tire and Alvey soon gained control of the fight in the second round and managed to secure a takedown late in the third round. After three rounds, Alvey was victorious via split decision. [6]

Following his win over Amoussou, Alvey was named as a participant in Bellator Season Five Middleweight Tournament, where he faced Vitor Vianna. The fight saw Alvey utilize his reach advantage early in the fight, but by round two, Vianna started to control the bout, having taken Alvey down to the ground. At the end of the second round, Vianna had locked in a rear-naked choke, but time expired, allowing Alvey to make it into the third round. The third round was regarded as much closer and the fight went a decision. Alvey lost via split decision and was eliminated from the tournament. [7]

The Ultimate Fighter

Alvey was then selected to be a part of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson, where he dropped down to welterweight for the first time. [8] In the opening episode, he fought Leo Kuntz to get into the house. Alvey won via quick first-round knockout after a single, clean right hook. [9] During the fighter picks, Shane Carwin selected Alvey first overall. In the third episode, Alvey was selected by Carwin to fight Joey Rivera of Team Nelson. Rivera started the fight by landing two quick head kicks and then landed a takedown. Alvey then had to defend against a guillotine choke and a triangle choke in the first round. In the second round, Alvey started to land more strikes, but was rocked by another head kick from Rivera. Though Alvey survived to go to a decision, Rivera was victorious via majority decision (19–19, 20–18, 20–18). [10]

Maximum Fighting Championship

Alvey's MFC debut was against Elvis Mutapčić for the MFC Middleweight Championship at MFC 36. [11] He lost via unanimous decision. [12] Alvey defeated UFC & Bellator veteran Jay Silva at MFC 37 via TKO in round three. [13] He then won the MFC Middleweight Championship by defeating Jason South and successfully defended it once against Wes Swofford before moving to the UFC. [14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In June 2014, it was announced that Alvey had signed with the UFC. He made his debut on August 16, 2014, against Tom Watson at UFC Fight Night 47. [15] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. [16]

For his second fight with the promotion, Alvey faced Dylan Andrews on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. [17] He won the fight via knockout due to punches in the first round. [18]

Alvey faced Cezar Ferreira on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61. [19] Alvey won the fight via knockout in the first round. [20] Subsequently, Alvey won a Performance of the Night bonus. [21]

Alvey faced Dan Kelly on May 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 65. [22] Alvey won the fight via TKO in the first round. [23]

Alvey faced Derek Brunson on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. [24] He lost the fight by TKO in the first round. [25]

Alvey was expected to face Daniel Sarafian on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83. [26] However, Alvey pulled out of the bout in late December after sustaining a broken jaw and was replaced by Oluwale Bamgbose. [27] [28]

Alvey next faced Elias Theodorou on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. [29] The bout remained on the feet for nearly all of its duration in a largely uneventful fight where neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [30]

After sustaining virtually no damage during his previous fight, Alvey was quickly rescheduled and faced promotional newcomer Eric Spicely on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91. [31] He won the fight via submission in first round. [32]

Alvey competed in his third bout in three months as he faced Kevin Casey on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. [33] He won the fight via TKO in the second round. [34]

Alvey again made a quick return to the cage and faced Alex Nicholson on November 5, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. [35] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [36]

Alvey faced Nate Marquardt on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox 23. [37] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [38]

Alvey faced Thales Leites on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108. [39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [40]

Alvey faced Rashad Evans on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 114. [41] He won the fight by split decision. [42]

Alvey was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Trevor Smith and faced Ramazan Emeev on 21 October 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till. [43] At the weigh ins, Alvey missed the middleweight limit of 185 pounds, coming in at 189 pounds. As a result, his bout with Emeev was changed to a catchweight and Alvey was fined 20% of his purse. [44] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [45]

Move up to Light Heavyweight and losing streak

Alvey faced promotional newcomer Marcin Prachnio in a light heavyweight bout on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28. [46] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [47]

Alvey faced Gian Villante on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [48] He won the fight by split decision. [49]

Alvey faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira on September 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 137. [50] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [51]

Alvey faced Jimmy Crute on February 10, 2019, at UFC 234. [52] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [53]

Alvey faced Klidson Abreu on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4. [54] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [55]

Alvey was expected to face Maurício Rua on November 16, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 164. [56] However, Alvey was removed from the fight on October 25 due to a broken hand and was replaced by Paul Craig. [57] [58]

Alvey was expected to return to action against Khalil Rountree Jr. on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. [59] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed. [60]

Alvey faced Ryan Spann May 9, 2020, at UFC 249. [61] He lost the fight via split decision. [62]

Alvey faced Jung Da Un on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254. [63] After a back and forth battle, the fight was declared a split draw. [64] 17 out of 21 media outlets scored the bout for Alvey. [65]

Return to Middleweight and departure

Alvey was expected to move down to middleweight division to face Zak Cummings on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. [66] However, Cummings pulled out of the bout in mid-March and was replaced by Julian Marquez. [67] After getting knocked down, he lost the bout via second round rear-naked choke. [68] This bout earned him a Fight of the Night award. [68] [69]

Alvey was scheduled to face Roman Kopylov on July 31, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 28. [70] However, Kopylov wasn't able to obtain his US visa in time and the bout was scrapped. [71]

Alvey faced Wellington Turman on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30. [72] Alvey was poked in the eye multiple times throughout the fight, with Turman being deducted two points, however Alvey lost the fight via split decision. [73]

Alvey was scheduled to face Ian Heinisch on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. [74] Heinisch pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in late December and was replaced by Phil Hawes. [75] In turn Hawes withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury and he was replaced by Brendan Allen, with the fight taking place at light heavyweight. [76] Alvey lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round two. [77]

Alvey faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 40. [78] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [79] With this loss, Alvey extended his winless streak to nine fights in a row, breaking the previous record set by B.J. Penn. [80]

On August 10, 2022, it was announced that Alvey had fought out his contract, and the promotion opted not to renew it. [81]

Post UFC

Alvey faced Cameron Graham on May 27, 2023, at B2 Fighting Series 183 in his heavyweight debut and won by TKO marking his first win in nearly five years in mixed martial arts. [82]

Karate Combat

Alvey faced Adam Rosa on September 16, 2023 at Karate Combat 41 and won by knockout. [83]

Alvey faced Ross Levine on December 16, 2023, at Karate Combat 43 in a 6-round heavyweight bout that resulted in Sam Alvey becoming the inaugural Heavyweight Champion of the organisation after a decision win via sudden death 6th round. [84]

Alvey faced on Antônio Arroyo on March 23, 2024 at Karate Combat Kickback 2 and the bout ended in a no contest as a result of an accidental headbutt which rendered Alvey unable to continue. [85]

Alvey defended his title against Antônio Arroyo in a rematch on July 25, 2024 at Karate Combat 48. [86] He won by technical knockout in the fourth round. [87]

Personal life

Alvey has four biological children with his wife McKey Sullivan, winner of the eleventh cycle of America's Next Top Model . [88] In early 2021, they also legally adopted their foster daughter. [89]

Championships and accomplishments

Full contact karate

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
54 matches34 wins18 losses
By knockout204
By submission33
By decision1111
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win34–18–1 (1)Cameron GrahamTKO (punches)B2 Fighting Series 183May 27, 202334:24 Columbus, Georgia, United StatesHeavyweight debut.
Loss33–18–1 (1) Michał Oleksiejczuk TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill August 6, 202211:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss33–17–1 (1) Brendan Allen Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 202222:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLight Heavyweight bout.
Loss33–16–1 (1) Wellington Turman Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze August 28, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTurman was twice deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.
Loss33–15–1 (1) Julian Marquez Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 202122:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Middleweight. Fight of the Night.
Draw33–14–1 (1) Da Un Jung Draw (split) UFC 254 October 24, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss33–14 (1) Ryan Spann Decision (split) UFC 249 May 9, 202035:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss33–13 (1) Klidson Abreu Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 201935:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss33–12 (1) Jimmy Crute TKO (punches) UFC 234 February 10, 201912:49 Melbourne, Australia
Loss33–11 (1) Antônio Rogério Nogueira TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders September 22, 201821:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win33–10 (1) Gian Villante Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201835:00 Utica, New York, United States
Win32–10 (1) Marcin Prachnio KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 201814:23 Orlando, Florida, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut.
Loss31–10 (1) Ramazan Emeev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till October 21, 201735:00 Gdańsk, PolandCatchweight (189 lb) bout; Alvey missed weight.
Win31–9 (1) Rashad Evans Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 201735:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss30–9 (1) Thales Leites Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov April 22, 201735:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win30–8 (1) Nate Marquardt Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 201735:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win29–8 (1) Alex Nicholson Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale November 5, 201635:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win28–8 (1) Kevin Casey TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 201624:56 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win27–8 (1) Eric Spicely Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker July 13, 201612:43 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss26–8 (1) Elias Theodorou Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson June 18, 201635:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loss26–7 (1) Derek Brunson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 201512:19 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win26–6 (1) Dan Kelly TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt May 10, 201510:49 Adelaide, Australia
Win25–6 (1) Cezar Ferreira KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 201513:34 Porto Alegre, BrazilPerformance of the Night.
Win24–6 (1) Dylan Andrews KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping November 8, 201412:16 Sydney, Australia
Loss23–6 (1) Tom Watson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux August 16, 201435:00 Bangor, Maine, United States
Win23–5 (1) Gerald Meerschaert Decision (unanimous)NAFC: Mega BrawlMay 31, 201435:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win22–5 (1)Wes SwoffordKO (punch) MFC 40 May 9, 201441:02 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDefended the MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win21–5 (1)Jason SouthTKO (punches) MFC 38 October 4, 201354:56 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win20–5 (1) Jay Silva TKO (punches) MFC 37 May 10, 201331:05 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (186.6 lb) bout; Silva missed weight.
Loss19–5 (1) Elvis Mutapčić Decision (unanimous) MFC 36 February 15, 201355:00 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor the MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win19–4 (1) Lucas Lopes TKO (punches)ShoFight 20June 16, 201211:39 Springfield, Missouri, United States
Win18–4 (1) Daniel Almeida TKO (knee injury)Wreck MMA: Road to GloryApril 20, 201211:41 Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaCatchweight (190 lb) bout.
Loss17–4 (1)Brandon RopatiDecision (majority)ICNZ 16March 3, 201235:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Win17–3 (1)Eddie LarreaTKO (punches)Madtown Throwdown 26January 7, 201214:39 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win16–3 (1) Augusto Montaño Decision (unanimous)Chihuahua ExtremoNovember 5, 201135:00 Chihuahua, Mexico
Loss15–3 (1) Vitor Vianna Decision (split) Bellator 50 September 17, 201135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesBellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win15–2 (1) Karl Amoussou Decision (split) Bellator 45 May 21, 201135:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win14–2 (1) Jason Guida Decision (split)NAFC: Bad BloodNovember 24, 201035:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win13–2 (1)Luke TaylorDecision (unanimous)Caribbean Ultimate Fist Fighting 1October 23, 201035:00 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Win12–2 (1)William HillKO (punch) KOTC: High Profile October 9, 201022:22 Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Loss11–2 (1) Gerald Meerschaert Submission (guillotine choke)Combat USA: Championship Tournament FinalsSeptember 11, 201054:08 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
NC11–1 (1) Paul Bradley No Contest KOTC: Chain Reaction July 17, 201000:00 Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United StatesFight stopped due to rainfall.
Win11–1Pat O'MalleyKO (punches)Combat USA 21February 22, 201012:49 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win10–1Brad ResopSubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat USA 17February 22, 201013:40 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win9–1Eric HammerichTKO (punches)Madtown Throwdown 22January 9, 201014:05 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win8–1Demian DecorahDecision (unanimous)Racine Fight Night 5November 28, 200955:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win7–1Mark HonnegerTKO (doctor stoppage)Madtown Throwdown 20August 1, 200945:00 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win6–1Ron CarterDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Connection July 18, 200933:00 Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–1Tre MittnechtTKO (punches)Wisconsin Cage Fighting 1: Battle at the BleachersJune 20, 200914:41 Wind Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Loss4–1Caleb NelsonDecision (unanimous)First StrikeMay 2, 200933:00 Manitowoc, Wisconsin United States
Win4–0Jason SinkTKO (punches) KOTC: Insanity April 4, 200911:10 Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Win3–0Justin LemkeTKO (punches)Racine Fight Night 2February 28, 200922:31 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win2–0Lukas BowarTKO (punches)Racine Fight Night 1November 29, 20081N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win1–0Shane MalchiodiSubmission (kimura) KOTC: Rock Solid July 19, 200821:19 Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1Joey RiveraDecision (majority) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson September 28, 2012 (airdate)25:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 16 Preliminary round.
Win1–0Leo KuntzKO (punch)September 14, 2012 (airdate)10:47 The Ultimate Fighter 16 TUF House entry bout.

Karate Combat record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches3 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By decision10
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0 (1) Antônio Arroyo TKO (punches)Karate Combat 48July 25, 202442:33 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesDefended the Karate Combat Heavyweight Championship.
NC2–0 (1) Antônio Arroyo NC (accidental headbutt)Karate Combat Kickback 2March 23, 202421:34 Cancun, Quintana Roo, MexicoAccidental headbutt rendered Alvey unable to continue. Retained the Karate Combat Heavyweight Championship.
Win2–0Ross LevineDecision (unanimous)Karate Combat 43December 15, 202363:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon the Karate Combat Heavyweight Championship.
Win1–0Adam RamosTKO (punches)Karate Combat 41September 16, 202311:43 La Romana, Dominican Republic

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