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Michael Chiesa reacts after his victory over Neil Magny in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 20, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

UF Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny - The Scorecard

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UFC Fight Island 8: Warlley Alves Octagon Interview

Warlley Alves talks to Daniel Cormier after his co-main event fight at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny

UFC Fight Island 8: Warlley Alves Post-Fight Interview

Warlley Alves talks about his knockout win at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny.

Warlley Alves of Brazil kicks Mounir Lazzez of Tunisia in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 20, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UFC Fight Island 8: Warlley Alves TKOs Lazzez In Round 1

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UFC 237: Warlley Alves Octagon Interview

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 18: Warlley Alves of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Ibirapuera gymnasium on November 18, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Alves Mind and Heart Are In The Right Place

CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14: (L-R) Warlley Alves of Brazil attempts a guillotine choke against Bryan Barberena in their middleweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedg

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Warlley Alves - Ready for a fight

When Warlley Alves steps into the Octagon he does so with no fear because he's trying to become a great fighter. His quest continues when he takes on Kamaru Usman Saturday at Fight Night Sao Paulo live and free on FS1.

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Warlley Alves of Brazil reacts to his victory over Colby Covington in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar Fights from Belfast & Sao Paulo

Lisa Foiles previews some of the top under-the-radar fights to look forward to from Fight Night's Belfast and Sao Paulo.

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Warlley Alves of Brazil reacts to his victory over Colby Covington in their welterweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/

UFC 198: This is How I Fight - Warlley Alves

Warlley Alves is prepared to show the world how he fights at UFC 198. Alves takes on Bryan Barberena in his home country of Brazil on Saturday, live on Pay-Per-View.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 05: John Lineker reacts to his victory over Francisco Rivera in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 191 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 5, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa L

UFC Minute: Under the Radar Fights at UFC 198

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the sneaky best fights to look out for at UFC 198 on Saturday.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 29: Warlley Alves holds an open training session for media at the Renaissance Hotel on May 29, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Fight Night Uberlandia: Backstage Interview Mix

Hear from Juliana Lima, Dhiego Lima, Claudio Silva and Warlley Alves as they talk about their victories and performances from Fight Night Uberlandia.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 31: Warlley Alves enters the arena before his middleweight fight against Marcio Alexandre during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera on May 31, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LL

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Warlley Alves Octagon Interview

Ultimate Fighter Brazil middleweight winner Warlley Alves describes his feelings after his submission victory in Sao Paulo.

4

Wins by Knockout
7

Wins by Submission
4

Wins by Decision

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed: 356
Sig. Strikes Attempted: 762

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed: 8
Takedowns Attempted: 18

3.16

Sig. Str. Landed

Per Min

3.75

Sig. Str. Absorbed

Per Min

1.06

Takedown avg

Per 15 Min

0.80

Submission avg

Per 15 Min

51

%

Sig. Str. Defense

80

%

Takedown Defense

0.27

Knockdown Ratio

11:16

Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing

271 (76%)

Clinch

61 (17%)

Ground

24 (7%)

Sig. Str. by target

Win By Way

KO/TKO

4 (27%)

DEC

4 (27%)

SUB

7 (47%)

UFC Fight Night

Win

Alves vs Lazzez

Jan. 20, 2021

Round

1

Time

02:46

Method

KO/TKO

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UFC Fight Night

Win

Alves vs Brown

Nov. 16, 2019

Round

2

Time

1:22

Method

SUB

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UFC 237

Win

Alves vs Moraes

May. 11, 2019

Round

3

Time

04:13

Method

KO/TKO

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Biography

Status

Active

Hometown

Governador Valadares, Brazil

Fighting style

Kickboxer

Age

30

Height

71.00

Weight

170.00

Octagon Debut

May. 31, 2014

Reach

72.00

Leg reach

42.00

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Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was a 10-year-old boy. Kickboxing caught my eyes at that time.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF Brazil 3 middleweight winner, Three-timeBrazilian kickboxing champion.12 gold medals in other kickboxing championships.

Do you have any heroes? JESUS CHRIST

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC means a life dream to me; I`ve been fighting my whole life aiming for this moment.And now, when this time has come, a new cycle has started, opening new horizons to me.

Did What was your job before you started fighting? I have been fighting all my life.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Amateur MMA record is 3-0

Favorite grappling technique: Wrestling

Favorite Striking technique: Kickboxing

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was a 10-year-old boy. Kickboxing caught my eyes at that time.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF Brazil 3 middleweight winner, Three-time Brazilian kickboxing champion. 12 gold medals in other kickboxing championships.

Do you have any heroes? JESUS CHRIST

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC means a life dream to me; I`ve been fighting my whole life aiming for this moment. And now, when this time has come, a new cycle has started, opening new horizons to me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I have been fighting all my life.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Amateur MMA record is 3-0

Favorite grappling technique: Wrestling
Favorite Striking technique: Kickboxing

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