Thiago Alves "Pitbull"
Record: 17 - 7
Height: 5'9" (176cm)
Weight: 171 lbs
Age: 26

Fighting out of: Fortaleza, Brazil
Camp: American Top Team

Thiago Alves Araujo (born October 3, 1983) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter. Alves started training in Muay Thai when he was 15 and mixed martial arts at 17. He is also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

After beginning his career 7-1 in smaller organizations such as Absolute Fighting Championships and King of the Cage, Alves received an invitation to make his UFC debut at Ultimate Fight Night 2 against fellow UFC newcomer Spencer Fisher. The fight would take place on Alves' twenty-second birthday.

Despite having early success in the bout, especially on the ground, Alves fell victim to a dramatic triangle choke late in the second round.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  3   (13%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  8   (33%) TKO Losses:  1   (04%)
Submission Wins:  1   (04%) Submission Losses:  3   (13%)
Decision Wins:  5   (21%) Decision Losses:  3   (13%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Loss Jon Fitch Unanimous Decision UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen Aug. 07, 2010 3
Loss Georges St. Pierre Unanimous Decision UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2 Jul. 11, 2009 5
Win Josh Koscheck Unanimous Decision UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote Oct. 25, 2008 3
Win Matt Hughes Technical Knockout UFC 85: Bedlam Jun. 07, 2008 2
Win Karo Parisyan Technical Knockout UFC: Fight Night 13 Apr. 02, 2008 2
Win Chris Lytle Technical Knockout UFC 78: Validation Nov. 17, 2007 2
Win Kuniyoshi Hironaka Technical Knockout UFC: Fight Night 11 Sep. 19, 2007 2
Win Tony DeSouza Knockout UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz II Dec. 30, 2006 2
Win John Alessio Unanimous Decision UFC: The Final Chapter Oct. 10, 2006 3
Loss Jon Fitch Technical Knockout UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 5 Jun. 28, 2006 2
Win Derrick Noble Technical Knockout UFC 59: Reality Check Apr. 15, 2006 1
Win Ansar Chalangov Technical Knockout UFC 56: Full Force Nov. 19, 2005 1
Loss Spencer Fisher Submission UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 2 Oct. 03, 2005 2
Win Jeff Cox Knockout KOTC: Payback Feb. 25, 2005 1
Win Jason Chambers Submission IHC 8: Ethereal Nov. 20, 2004 1
Win Nuri Shakir Decision AFC 7: Absolute Fighting Championships 7 Feb. 27, 2004 2
Loss Derrick Noble Submission AFC 6: Absolute Fighting Championships 6 Dec. 06, 2003 2
Win Marcus Davis Split Decision HFC 2: Hardcore Fighting Championships 2 Oct. 18, 2003 3
Win Mike Littlefield Technical Knockout MD 12: Mass Destruction 12 Aug. 16, 2003 2
Win Carlos Alexandre Pereira Technical Knockout BCN 2: Bitetti Combat Nordeste 2 Mar. 20, 2003 2
Win Fabio Holanda Unanimous Decision BCN 1: Bitetti Combat Nordeste 1 Nov. 28, 2002 3
Win Wilson Belchoir Knockout CN 3: Champions Night 3 Oct. 08, 2001 1
Loss Lucas Lopes Unanimous Decision X: Fight Sep. 28, 2001 3
Loss Gleison Tibau Submission CN: Champions Night 2 Jun. 30, 2001 2
Total Fights: 24   |   Record: 17 - 7
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