Rafael Alves "The Turn"

Lightweight

Record and bio

Pro record	—
UFC record	1-3 · current 2-fight loss streak
Opponents' combined UFC record	18-11 (62.1%) across 4 opponents
Last 5 opponents	18-11 (62.1%) across 4 opponents
Age	35
Height	5' 8"
Reach	68"
Stance	Orthodox

Career stats (UFC)

Significant strikes landed per minute	1.82
Significant strikes absorbed per minute	3.23
Striking accuracy	50%
Striking defense	58%
Takedowns per 15 minutes	0.35
Takedowns landed / attempted	25%
Takedown defense	38%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes	1.39
Average fight time	10.8 min

UFC wins: 0 KO/TKO, 1 submission, 0 decision. UFC losses: 1 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 2 decision.

UFC fight history

Date	Opponent	Their UFC record then	Style	Result	Method	Event
2023-02-25	Nurullo Aliev	UFC debut	—	L	Decision - Majority R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
2022-07-30	Drew Dober	10-7 (1 NC)	Striker	L	KO/TKO R3 1:30	UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2
2021-11-13	Marc Diakiese	5-4	Wrestler	W	Submission R1 1:48	UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez
2021-05-22	Damir Ismagulov	3-0	Striker	L	Decision - Unanimous R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt

UFC stats from ufcstats.com through 2026-10-31; bio and pro record from ESPN where available. Opponents' combined record is their UFC record going into each fight. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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