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Welterweight Division

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"Pitbull"

Thiago Alves

Welterweight Division

28-15-0 (W-L-D)

13

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

14

Wins by Decision

Thiago Alves
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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)

Fab Five: Thiago Alves

Alves' Return to Fortaleza

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

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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UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh: Mike Perry Fight Replacement Reaction

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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UFC 210: Patrick Cote Backstage Interview

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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UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar 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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Fight Night Seoul: Post-fight Press Conference

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Fight Night Seoul: Henderson vs. Masvidal

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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Fight Night Goiania: Joe Rogan Main Event Preview

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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Fight Night Goiania: Thiago Alves - On A Mission

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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Fight Night Goiania: Thiago Alves - The Comeback

Stats & Records

13

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

14

Wins by Decision

Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
1106
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2648
Takedown Accuracy 61% 61%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
13
Takedowns Attempted
23
3.73
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.42
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.71
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.30
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
63
%
Sig. Str. Defense
63
%
Takedown Defense
0.66
Knockdown Avg
10:59
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
867 (78%)
Clinch
126 (11%)
Ground
113 (10%)

Sig. Str. by target

51% 569 Head 14% 150 Body 35% 387 Leg

Win by Method

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

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Fortaleza, Brazil
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Age
39
Height
69.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 3, 2005
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
37.50