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"Pitbull"
Thiago Alves
Welterweight Division • 28-13-0 (W-L-D)

You're fighting the Pit Bull. It's all over. No after party for you.

Tarec Saffiedine
Tiago Alves
Thiago Alves (blue shorts) def. Chris Lytle (white shorts) - TKO - 5:00 round 2 during UFC 78 at Predential Center on November 17, 2007 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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4 months ago

Fab Five: Thiago Alves

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8 months ago

Alves' Return to Fortaleza

Athletes
8 months ago

Thiago Alves Fab Five Fights

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 22: Mike Perry celebrates after his knockout victory over Jake Ellenberger in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on April 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/
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2 years ago

UFC Minute: Mike Perry Talks Alves, Reyes, and Scaring Fighters

Mike "Platinum" Perry had a wild week that included a last minute opponent switch ahead of his co-main event in Pittsburgh this Saturday. Is he scaring fighters away? UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles breaks it down.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Mike Perry of the United States steps onto the scale during the UFC 204 weigh-in at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 7, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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2 years ago

UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh: Mike Perry Fight Replacement Reaction

UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh star Mike Perry reacts to the withdrawl of this co-headlining opponent Thiago Alves, and discusses his replacement, Alex Reyes. Fight Night Pittsburgh airs this Saturday on FS1 at 8PM/5PM ETPT.
BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 08: Patrick Cote of Canada throws down his gloves after his unanimous decision defeat to Thiago Alves of Brazil, signaling his retirement from UFC after their welterweight bout during the UFC 210 event at KeyBank Center on April 8, 20
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2 years ago

UFC 210: Patrick Cote Backstage Interview

Watch as Patrick Cote talks with Megan Olivi about announcing his retirement in the octagon after his bout against Thiago Alves, backstage at UFC 210.
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17: (R-L) Patrick Cote of Canada punches Ben Saunders in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Ima
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2 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar at UFC 210

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the best under-the-radar fights to look out for at UFC 210.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Thiago Alves attends the UFC on FX press conference at the Star Casino on March 1, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Thiago Alves
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3 years ago

Fight Night Seoul: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the Fight Night Seoul: Post-fight Press Conference
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3 years ago

Fight Night Seoul: Henderson vs. Masvidal

Benson Henderson looks for his second career win as a UFC welterweight while Jorge Masvidal steps in on short notice to headline Fight Night Seoul on Nov. 28 exclusively on FIGHT PASS.
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19: Thiago Alves reacts after his decision victory over Seth Baczynski in their welterweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC v
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4 years ago

Fight Night Goiania: Joe Rogan Main Event Preview

UFC commentator Joe Rogan breaks down the fight between Carlos Condit and Thiago Alves, which is set for the main event of Fight Night Goiania.
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - MAY 28: Welterweight Thiago Alves of Brazil poses for a photo during an open training session for media at Flex Alphaville Gym on May 28, 2015 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

Fight Night Goiania: Thiago Alves - On A Mission

Thiago "The Pitbull" Alves knows the challenge ahead of him at Fight Night Goiania against Carlos Condit, but he feels he is better everywhere the fight can potentially go. Alves said it's a potential fight of the year matchup.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 31: Thiago Alves reacts to his victory over Jordan Mein in their welterweight bout during the UFC 183 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Ge
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4 years ago

Fight Night Goiania: Thiago Alves - The Comeback

After having four surgeries back-to-back, welterweight star Thiago Alves aims to come back stronger, and more focused on his goal of becoming a champion. Watch Alves battle Carlos Condit in the main event at UFC Fight Night in Goiania.

Stats & Records

  • 13
    Wins by Knockout
  • 1
    Wins by Submission
  • 14
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
1035
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2475
Grappling accuracy 65% 65%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
13
Takedowns Attempted
20
3.71
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.36
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.70
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.32
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
63
%
Takedown Defense
0.70
Knockdown Ratio
11:10
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
801 (77%)
Clinch
121 (12%)
Ground
113 (11%)

Sig. Str. by target

52% 535 Head 14% 142 Body 35% 358 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
13 (46%)
DEC
14 (50%)
SUB
1 (4%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Alves vs Griffin

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Kunchenko vs Alves

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:59
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Fortaleza
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Age
35
Height
69.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 03, 2005
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
37.50
Tiago Alves
Welterweight Division • -- (W-L-D)