Fighter

Rafael Alves

"The Turn"

21-12-0

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Rafael Alves holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 33 bouts on record. Rafael Alves has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Rafael Alves lands 1.85 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rafael Alves also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Rafael Alves also has 4 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: February 25, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1990-11-14
Age: 35
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Belem, Para, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power96

Kick power97

Punch speed96

Kick speed95

Accuracy76

Takedowns58

Ground striking62

Submissions98

Chin73

Body strength69

Cardio67

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-12-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.85per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.30per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.29per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rafael Alves earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Marcos Vinicius×2Title bout · Title win #2
Peak Fighting 32· Oct 14, 2023· Catchweight· 20-12 vs 15-6
SUB
R1 · 2:25
LOSS
vs Nurullo Aliev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Muniz vs Allen· Feb 25, 2023· Lightweight· 20-11 vs 8-0
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Drew Dober
UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Lightweight· 20-10 vs 24-11
TKO
R3 · 1:30
WIN
vs Marc Diakiese
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Lightweight· 19-10 vs 14-4
SUB
R1 · 1:48
LOSS
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt· May 22, 2021· Lightweight· 19-9 vs 22-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alejandro Flores
Contender Series 2020· Aug 25, 2020· Featherweight· 18-9 vs 17-2
SUB
R2 · 2:55
WIN
vs Felipe Douglas×1Title bout · Title win #1
Titan FC 54· Apr 26, 2019· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 17-4
TKO
R2 · 2:18
WIN
vs Beibit Nazarov
Titan FC 50· Jun 29, 2018· Catchweight· 16-9 vs 14-2
SUB
R3 · 4:30
WIN
vs Guilherme Miranda
Titan FC 49· Apr 6, 2018· Catchweight· 15-9 vs 16-5
UD
WIN
vs Rudy Morales
Combate 16: Combate Clasico· Jul 27, 2017· Catchweight· 14-9 vs 4-5
UD
LOSS
vs Jason Fischer
WXC 65: College Throwdown 2· Oct 21, 2016· Lightweight· 14-8 vs 10-3
TKO
R2 · 0:50
LOSS
vs Vagner Rocha
Fight Time 32· Aug 12, 2016· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 12-4
TKO
R3 · 2:36
WIN
vs Yoislandy Izquierdo
Fight Time 30· Apr 22, 2016· Lightweight· 13-7 vs 9-2
SUB
R2 · 2:49
LOSS
vs Alexandre Pimentel
Fight Time 27· Sep 18, 2015· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 13-1
SUB
R2 · 2:54
WIN
vs Frank Carrillo
Fight Time 25· May 29, 2015· Lightweight· 12-6 vs 9-4
SD
WIN
vs Samuel Paiva
Jungle Fight 75· Dec 18, 2014· Featherweight· 11-6 vs 4-2-1
SUB
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Carlos Augusto
Coalizão Fight 4· Nov 13, 2014· Featherweight· 10-6 vs 2-1
UD
LOSS
vs Bruno Tavares
Jungle Fight 68· Apr 5, 2014· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 4-1-1
SUB
R3 · 1:45
WIN
vs Breno Moura
Jungle Fight 63· Dec 21, 2013· Featherweight· 9-5 vs 6-4-1
SUB
R1 · 1:43
LOSS
vs Tiago Trator
Jungle Fight 45· Nov 15, 2012· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 13-4-1
TKO
R2 · 0:38
LOSS
vs Jamil Silveira da conceicao
Ceara Regional· Nov 1, 2012· 9-3 vs 36-15
SUB
WIN
vs Renan Silva
Jungle Fight· Jun 15, 2012· 8-3 vs 5-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Neilson Gomes
Jungle Fight· May 12, 2012· 8-2 vs 13-2
SUB
WIN
vs Claudio Neves
Para Regional· Apr 14, 2012· 7-2 vs 1-8
TKO
LOSS
vs Paulo Robinson
Amazon Fight· Mar 22, 2012· 7-1 vs 2-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Reginaldo Ferreira
Para Regional· Aug 6, 2011· 7-0 vs 5-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Para Regional· May 5, 2011· 6-0
TKO
WIN
vs Joelson Guerra
Para Regional· Apr 8, 2011· 5-0 vs 0-0
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Para Regional· Jan 9, 2011· 4-0
TKO
WIN
vs Arielson Silva
Para Regional· Dec 18, 2010· 3-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Brazil Regional· Dec 5, 2010· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jose Vagno Soares
Para Regional· Oct 9, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Brazil Regional· Sep 13, 2007· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1625▲16
Peak: 1628Nov 13, 2021
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Alves fight next?

Rafael Alves has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Alves's record?

Rafael Alves's professional MMA record is 21-12-0.

Who is Rafael Alves fighting next?

Rafael Alves's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Alves fight last?

Rafael Alves most recently fought Nurullo Aliev at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs Allen on Saturday, February 25, 2023, LOSS (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Rafael Alves fight in?

Rafael Alves fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Alves have?

Rafael Alves has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael Alves?

Rafael Alves is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Alves weigh?

Rafael Alves weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rafael Alves's reach?

Rafael Alves has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Rafael Alves?

Rafael Alves is 35 years old (born Nov 14, 1990).

Where is Rafael Alves from?

Rafael Alves is from Brazil.

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