Thiago Alves
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, FL
Age 24
Height 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight 170 lbs. (77 kg)
MMA Record (W-L-D) 21-4-0
TRAINING: Hell. Everyday I have a war with someone.
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. Thats what I always wanted to do. For me it’s a dream. I feel blessed.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple 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.
OTHER
• Has won five fights in a row, and seven of his last eight. Six of those wins have been via KO or TKO.
• Is on a four fight knockout streak.
• Defeated Marcus Davis via decision in a Massachusetts show in 2003.
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Age 24
Height 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight 170 lbs. (77 kg)
MMA Record (W-L-D) 21-4-0
TRAINING: Hell. Everyday I have a war with someone.
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. Thats what I always wanted to do. For me it’s a dream. I feel blessed.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple 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.
OTHER
• Has won five fights in a row, and seven of his last eight. Six of those wins have been via KO or TKO.
• Is on a four fight knockout streak.
• Defeated Marcus Davis via decision in a Massachusetts show in 2003.
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