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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 8"
Reach
68"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
63%
Win Rate
75%
Finish Rate
7
KO/TKO Wins
8
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
32
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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"The Turn". That's what they call Rafael Alves, and is part of the UFC featherweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 32 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
A submission threat first and always — 8 taps forced in 20 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.
The last fight went to Nurullo Aliev (Decision - Majority) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Nurullo Aliev
Decision - Majority · Feb 25, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
Drew Dober
KO/TKO (Punch) R3 · Jul 31, 2022
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2
Marc Diakiese
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R1 · Nov 13, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez
Damir Ismagulov
Decision - Unanimous · May 22, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
Alejandro Flores
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R2 · Aug 26, 2020
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 4, Week 4