Sam Alvey

Fighter Facts

• Pro since 2008
   
• 19 wins by knockout, three by submission (RNC, kimura, guillotine)
   
• Fourteen first round finishes
   
• Has won seven of his last 18
   
• Owns wins over Jay Silva and Jason Guida
   
• First pick of Team Carwin on TUF 16
   
• 2010 bout with Paul Bradley was ruled a no contest due to rainfall
   
• Married to McKey Sullivan, a winner of the America’s Next Top Model reality show
   
• Origin of nickname: “The origin of my nickname is pretty obvious if you've ever seen me fight - I smile. A lot.”

UFC History
UFC on ESPN (8/6/22) Alvey was stopped by Michal Oleksiejczuk via punches at 1:56 of the first round 
UFC Fight Night (2/5/22) Alvey was submitted by Brendan Allen via rear-naked choke at 2:10 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (8/28/21) Alvey lost a three round split decision to Wellington Turman
UFC on ABC (4/10/21) Alvey was submitted by Julian Marquez via rear naked choke at 2:07 of the second round
UFC 254 (10/24/20) Alvey fought to a three-round draw with Da-un Jung
UFC 249 (5/9/20) Alvey lost a three round split decision to Ryan Spann
UFC on ESPN (7/20/19) Alvey lost a three round unanimous decision to Klidson Abreu
UFC 234 (2/10/19) Alvey was stopped by Jimmy Crute via strikes at 2:49 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (9/22/18) Alvey was stopped by Rogerio Nogueira via strikes at 1:00 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (6/1/18) Alvey won a three round split decision over Gian Villante
UFC on FOX (2/24/18) Alvey knocked out Marcin Prachnio at 4:23 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/21/17) Alvey lost a three round unanimous decision to Ramazan Emeev
UFC Fight Night (8/5/17) Alvey won a three round split decision over Rashad Evans
UFC Fight Night (4/22/17) Alvey lost a three round unanimous decision to Thales Leites
UFC on FOX (1/28/17) Alvey won a three round unanimous decision over Nate Marquardt
UFC Fight Night (11/5/16) Alvey won a three round unanimous decision over Alex Nicholson
UFC on FOX (8/27/16) Alvey stopped Kevin Casey via strikes at 4:56 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (7/13/16) Alvey submitted Eric Spicely via guillotine choke at 2:43 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/18/16) Alvey lost a three round unanimous decision to Elias Theodorou
UFC Fight Night (8/8/15) Alvey was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at 2:19 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/10/15) Alvey stopped Dan Kelly via strikes at :49 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/22/15) Alvey knocked out Cezar Ferreira at 3:34 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/8/14) Alvey knocked out Dylan Andrews at 2:16 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/16/14) Alvey lost a three round unanimous decision to Tom Watson

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 16

On episode three, Alvey lost a two round majority decision to Joey Rivera
On episode one, Alvey knocked out Leo Kuntz at :47 of the first round

Q&A

TRAINING: I trained the same for this camp as I have every other camp. Morning, noon and night, I'm getting ready for this.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training about three fights into my professional career. I started training because I didn't want to suffer my first loss.
What ranks and titles have you held? Madtown Throwdown and MFC champion
Do you have any heroes? My parents are my heroes because they have sacrificed much so I could take every opportunity that was presented to me.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the biggest organization in the world. They determine who the best in the world is and now I get to prove that what they think about me is true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Lakeland College with a degree in business management.
What was your job before you started fighting? Before fighting my job was being a student.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won the King of the Cage heavyweight tournament held at Lake of the Torches Casino. That was three fights in one night and I won a spot on their next professional card.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? The biggest accomplishment I have had in my professional career is my MFC title. I also defended that title once so that makes the title officially mine.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I'm a black belt in wrestling and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I am currently a green belt in Kobudo and a black belt in sudoku. 
Favorite grappling technique: My favorite grappling technique is the rock bottom.
Favorite striking technique: My favorite striking technique is the punch to the face.