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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 17 fights.
| Record: | 24-8-0 |
| Summary: | Striking and Jiu-Jitsu |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Pitbull |
| From: | Fortaleza Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Coconut Creek, Florida USA |
| Age: | 29 |
| Height: | 5' 9" ( 175 cm ) |
| Weight: | 170 lb ( 77 kg ) |
Media
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Jul 20, 2012 2:15 -
Mar 02, 2012 -
Mar 02, 2012 -
Mar 02, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1417
Types of Successful Strikes
0
575
Striking Defense
63
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
16
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
63
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Thiago Alves |
Mar 2, 2012
|
62 | 2 | 0 | 2 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Martin Kampmann | 47 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Nov 5, 2011
|
25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Papy Abedi | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Thiago Alves |
May 28, 2011
|
41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rick Story | 62 | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Dec 11, 2010
|
73 | 2 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| John Howard | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Jon Fitch |
Aug 7, 2010
|
29 | 9 | 0 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Thiago Alves | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| Georges St-Pierre |
Jul 11, 2009
|
59 | 10 | 1 | 13 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Thiago Alves | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Oct 25, 2008
|
80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
| Josh Koscheck | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Jun 7, 2008
|
10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Matt Hughes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Apr 2, 2008
|
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
|
| Karo Parisyan | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Nov 17, 2007
|
39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chris Lytle | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Sep 19, 2007
|
48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Kuniyoshi Hironaka | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Dec 30, 2006
|
26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Tony DeSouza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Oct 10, 2006
|
63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| John Alessio | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Jon Fitch |
Jun 28, 2006
|
51 | 3 | 2 | 5 | R2 KO/TKO |
|
| Thiago Alves | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Apr 15, 2006
|
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
|
| Derrick Noble | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Alves |
Nov 19, 2005
|
8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Ansar Chalangov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Spencer Fisher |
Oct 3, 2005
|
13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Thiago Alves | 19 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||
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Biography
FULL BIO: UFC.com/fighter/Thiago-Alves
TRAINING: The typical days of training for this fight are a lot of hard work and dedication, always pushing myself to the limit.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started Muay Thai at 15 yrs old and MMA at 17 yrs old in Brazil. I have wanted to be a fighter for as long as I can remember.
Accomplishments in amateur competition? None
Accomplishments in pro competition? Brazilian Muay Thai Champion. My biggest accomplishment is just fighting in the UFC. That’s what I always wanted to do. For me it’s a dream. I feel blessed.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in BJJ.
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
Do you have any heroes? Wanderlei Silva.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s like a dream come true. I have been waiting my whole career for this.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, in Brazil, but did not finish.
What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching Muay Thai.
TRAINING: The typical days of training for this fight are a lot of hard work and dedication, always pushing myself to the limit.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started Muay Thai at 15 yrs old and MMA at 17 yrs old in Brazil. I have wanted to be a fighter for as long as I can remember.
Accomplishments in amateur competition? None
Accomplishments in pro competition? Brazilian Muay Thai Champion. My biggest accomplishment is just fighting in the UFC. That’s what I always wanted to do. For me it’s a dream. I feel blessed.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in BJJ.
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
Do you have any heroes? Wanderlei Silva.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s like a dream come true. I have been waiting my whole career for this.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, in Brazil, but did not finish.
What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching Muay Thai.
• Defeated Marcus Davis via decision in a Massachusetts show in 2003.
• 11 wins by knockout, two by submission
Career
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Matt Hughes | UFC® 85 BEDLAM |
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