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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
above average
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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 28 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 60 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 22 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 26 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 25 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 57 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 73 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME28ACCURACY60KO POWER22TAKEDOWNS26TD DEFENSE25SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY57ACTIVITY73
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 48% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 58% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 25% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 44% (UFC average 62%)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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