Thiago Alves

UFC |

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

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	17
Record:	24-8-0
Summary:	Striking and Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Pitbull
From:	Fortaleza Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Coconut Creek, Florida USA
Age:	28
Height:	5′ 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1417

41% Successful

575

Types of Successful Strikes

575

70% Standing

14%

15%

405

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

69% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Thiago Alves	UFC : Alves vs. Kampmann Mar 2, 2012	62	2	0	2	R3Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Martin Kampmann	UFC : Alves vs. Kampmann Mar 2, 2012	47	1	1	1	R3Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Thiago Alves	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	25	0	1	2	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Papy Abedi	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	14	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Thiago Alves	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	41	1	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Rick Story	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	62	4	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Thiago Alves	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	73	2	0	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	John Howard	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	37	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jon Fitch	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	29	9	0	4	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Thiago Alves	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	22	0	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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