Rafael Alves (fighter)

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

Rafael Alves
BornRafael da Silva Alves
(1990-11-14) November 14, 1990
Belém, Brazil
Other namesThe Turn
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBelém, Brazil
TeamMMA MASTERS
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins20
By knockout7
By submission8
By decision5
Losses11
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 it was revealed that Alves was released from UFC.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
32 matches 20 wins 12 losses
By knockout 7 4
By submission 8 6
By decision 5 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Marcos Vinicius Peak Fighting 32 October 14, 2023 Frisco, Texas, United States For the PF 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.

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See also

References
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  2. "Hoje no UFC, paraense Rafael Alves já foi jogador do Paysandu e largou o futebol após ser atropelado". O Liberal (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  3. Sherdog.com. "Rafael". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
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  6. DNA, MMA; Boussenaf, Jamal (2021-03-25). "Damir Ismagulov en Rafael Alves treffen elkaar tijdens UFC 262". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  7. Behunin, Alex (2021-05-22). "UFC Vegas 27 Results: Damir Ismagulov Defeats Rafael Alves, Continues His 18-Fight Win Streak". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  8. Cruz, Guilherme (2021-02-09). "Mike Trizano suffers ankle injury, pulled from UFC Vegas 19 fight with Rafael Alves". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
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