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Rafael Alves

L2
“The Turn”
20-12-0
0Prospect
/Lightweight/Age 35/Orthodox/5' 8"/68″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
63%
SLpM
1.9
Str Acc
48%
Str Def
58%
TD Avg
0.3
TD Def
44%
Sub Avg
1.5
Finish
100%

At a Glance

1.9
SLpM
bottom 20%
48%
Str Acc
above average
0.3
TD Avg
bottom 2%
100%
Finish %
top 0%
58%
Str Def
top 25%
Rafael Alves "The Turn" is a orthodox Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 20-12-0, the fighter carries a 63% win rate across 32 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
7 fightspeak +1 · current -1

Skill Profile

VOLUME28ACCURACY60KO POWER22TAKEDOWNS26TD DEFENSE25SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY57ACTIVITY73
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.85-1.57 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.30+0.12 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.29-1.23 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.50+1.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.30)Landed (1.85)
0
-1.45

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO150%
Submission150%
Decision00%
20 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (20)
1 KO
1 SUB
18 OTH
Losses (12)
1 KO
2 DEC
9 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
KO
W
Sub
L
Dec
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
5/14(36%)
R2
13/24(54%)
R3
10/19(53%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
59%
39%
Distance: 35Clinch: 1Ground: 23
Target
73%
15%
Head: 43Body: 9Leg: 7

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.6
Avg Control / Fight
1:54
TD Success Rate
44%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 7
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
2.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History4 UFC + 3 pre-UFC
7 fights2W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LNurullo Aliev
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
Feb 25, 2023DM-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
M-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
2023-02-25
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