Best fights of Rafael Alves
Over 16 years as a professional, Rafael Alves has compiled a 21-12 (16) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafael Alves loses to Drew Dober via KO
On July 30, 2022 Rafael Alves faced Drew Dober in a welterweight bout. Alves was 31 years old with a record of 20-10, and Dober was 33 with a record of 24-11. Both Alves and Dober were coming off a win. Dober stopped Alves via KO in the 3rd round.
2. Rafael Alves submits Marcos Vinicius
On October 14, 2023 Rafael Alves fought Marcos Vinicius for the vacant PF super lightweight title. Alves was 32 years old with a record of 20-12, and Vinicius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was on a 2-fight losing streak. Alves submitted Marcos Vinicius via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Rafael Alves loses to Damir Ismagulov via unanimous decision
On May 22, 2021 Rafael Alves faced Damir Ismagulov in a lightweight bout. Alves was 30 years old with a record of 19-9, and Ismagulov was 30 with a record of 22-1. Alves was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ismagulov was on a 17-fight winning streak. Alves lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ismagulov.
4. Rafael Alves submits Samuel Paiva in 32 seconds
On December 18, 2014 Rafael Alves faced Samuel Paiva in a featherweight bout. Alves was 24 years old with a record of 11-6, and Paiva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was coming off a win. Alves submitted Samuel Paiva via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Rafael Alves submits Marc Diakiese
On November 13, 2021 Rafael Alves faced Marc Diakiese in a lightweight bout. Alves was 30 years old with a record of 19-10, and Diakiese was 28 with a record of 14-4. Both Alves and Diakiese were coming off a loss. Alves submitted Marc Diakiese via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Rafael Alves submits Breno Moura
On December 21, 2013 Rafael Alves faced Breno Moura in a featherweight bout. Alves was 23 years old with a record of 9-5, and Moura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was on a 2-fight losing streak. Alves submitted Breno Moura via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Rafael Alves submits Renan Silva
On June 15, 2012 Rafael Alves faced Renan Silva in a lightweight bout. Alves was 21 years old with a record of 8-3, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was coming off a loss. Alves submitted Renan Silva via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Rafael Alves KOs Claudio Araujo Neves
On April 14, 2012 Rafael Alves faced Claudio Araujo Neves in a lightweight bout. Alves was 21 years old with a record of 7-2, and Neves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was on a 2-fight losing streak. Alves stopped Claudio Araujo Neves via KO in the 1st round.
9. Rafael Alves KOs Iranildo Conceicao
On January 9, 2011 Rafael Alves faced Iranildo Conceicao in a lightweight bout. Alves was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Conceicao was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Alves stopped Iranildo Conceicao via KO in the 1st round.
10. Rafael Alves KOs Arielson Silva
On December 18, 2010 Rafael Alves faced Arielson Silva in a lightweight bout. Alves was 20 years old with a record of 3-0, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alves was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Alves stopped Arielson Silva via TKO in the 1st round.