Thiago Alves "Pitbull"

Thiago Alves, known as "Pitbull", is a mixed martial artist from Brazil competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Thiago Alves holds a professional record of 28-15-0, including 14-12-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 8 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 5 by decision. Thiago Alves stands 5'9", has a 70-inch reach, and is 39 years old. Thiago Alves is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Thiago Alves profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record28-15-0
UFC record14-12-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryBrazil
Age39
Date of birth1983-10-03
Height5'9"
Reach70"
Leg reach37.5"
Last weigh-in183.9 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time4h 57m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.73
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.42
Striking accuracy42%
Striking defense63%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.66
Strikes to the head51%
Strikes to the body14%
Strikes to the legs35%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.71
Takedown defense63%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.3
Average control time per fight (seconds)43.16

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO8
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision5

Thiago Alves UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2019-12-07UFC on ESPN 7Tim MeanslossGuillotine Choke · 2:38 · R1
2019-05-11UFC 237: Namajunas vs. AndradeLaureano StaropolilossDecision · Unanimous
2019-02-02UFC on ESPN+ 2Max GriffinwinDecision · Split
2018-09-15UFC Fight Night 136Alexey KunchenkolossDecision · Unanimous
2018-02-18UFC Fight Night 126Curtis MillenderlossKnee · 4:17 · R2
2017-04-08UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2Patrick CotewinDecision · Unanimous
2016-11-12UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregorJim MillerlossDecision · Unanimous
2015-05-30UFC Fight Night 67Carlos ConditlossDoctor Stoppage (Broken Nose) · 5:00 · R2
2015-01-31UFC 183: Silva vs. DiazJordan MeinwinBody Kick & Punches · 0:39 · R2
2014-04-19UFC on FOX 11Seth BaczynskiwinDecision · Unanimous
2012-03-02UFC on FX 2Martin KampmannlossGuillotine Choke · 4:12 · R3
2011-11-05UFC 138: Leben vs. MunozPapy AbediwinRear Naked Choke · 3:32 · R1
2011-05-28UFC 130: Rampage vs HamillRick StorylossDecision · Unanimous
2010-12-11UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2John HowardwinDecision · Unanimous
2010-08-07UFC 117: Silva vs SonnenJon FitchlossDecision · Unanimous
2009-07-11UFC 100Georges St-PierrelossDecision · Unanimous
2008-10-25UFC 90: Silva vs CoteJosh KoscheckwinDecision · Unanimous
2008-06-07UFC 85: BedlamMatt HugheswinFlying Knee & Punches · 1:02 · R2
2008-04-02UFC Fight Night 13Karo ParisyanwinKnee & Punches · 0:34 · R2
2007-11-17UFC 78: ValidationChris LytlewinDoctor Stoppage · 5:00 · R2
2007-09-19UFC Fight Night 11Kuniyoshi HironakawinPunch & Knee · 4:04 · R2
2006-12-30UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2Tony DeSouzawinKnee · 1:10 · R2
2006-10-10UFC The Final ChapterJohn AlessiowinDecision · Unanimous
2006-06-28UFC Fight Night 5Jon FitchlossUpkick & Punches · 4:37 · R2
2006-04-15UFC 59: Reality CheckDerrick NoblewinPunches · 2:54 · R1
2005-11-19UFC 56: Full ForceAnsar ChalangovwinPunches · 2:25 · R1
2005-10-03UFC Fight Night 2Spencer FisherlossTriangle Choke · 4:43 · R2

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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