Fighter details| Name | Thiago Alves (Men) |
| Nickname | Pitbull |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Oct 3, 1983 (42 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioThiago Alves – General Profile
Thiago Alves is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist known for competing primarily in the welterweight division. Born on October 3, 1983, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, he became a prominent competitor in major international MMA promotions.
MMA Career
Alves built his reputation competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he faced numerous top contenders in the welterweight division. His career included several high-profile bouts and a championship challenge during his tenure in the promotion.
Over the course of his professional career, he competed against many established fighters within the division and remained a consistent presence in major MMA events.
Fighting Style
His fighting style is centered on aggressive striking, particularly Muay Thai-based offense that incorporates powerful kicks, knees, and boxing combinations. He combines pressure and striking output with defensive grappling to manage exchanges across different phases of competition.
Combat Sports Background
Before and during his MMA career, Alves trained extensively in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His striking background became a defining element of his competitive identity in mixed martial arts.
Career Highlights
Career highlights include a title challenge for the UFC Welterweight Championship and multiple victories over established contenders in the welterweight division.
Legacy
Thiago Alves is recognized as one of the notable welterweight strikers of his era. His career reflects the influence of Muay Thai striking within modern mixed martial arts competition.
Fights
27
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 71.05% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
| Jake Shields | 33-11 |
| Yadier Del Valle The Cuban Problem | 11-1 |
| Mirko Filipovic Cro Cop | 38-11 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 20-12 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Bobby Green King | 36-17 |
| Harris Sarmiento The Hitman | 36-26 |
| Jose Aldo Junior | 32-10 |
| Yaroslav Amosov Dynamo | 30-1 |
| Marcel Grabinski | 23-10 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Ailin Perez Fiona | 13-2 |
| Cory Sandhagen Sandman | 18-7 |
| Cain Velasquez | 14-3 |
| Ignacio Bahamondes La Jaula | 17-7 |
| Bolaji Oki The Zulu Warrior | 10-4 |
| Chris Lytle Lights Out | 31-18 |
| Robert Bryczek | 18-7 |
| Gillian Robertson The Savage | 17-9 |
| Azamat Murzakanov The Professional | 16-1 |
| Daniel Cormier DC | 22-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brian Ebersole Bad Boy | 51-18 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Donald Cerrone Cowboy | 36-17 |
| Jorge Masvidal Gamebred | 35-17 |
| Meng Ding Ruthless Assassin | 35-11 |
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