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Video: UFC vet Rafael Alves lands sick kick at Karate Combat, then pops the question

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:38:11 +0000

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Video: UFC vet Rafael Alves lands sick kicks at Karate Combat, then pops the question

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:09:06 +0000

It’s been quite the solid run for Rafael Alves since he exited the UFC. After a 1-3 run in the promotion, Brazil’s Alves found himself outside the UFC a little less than a couple years ago. But 2024 has been a good year: Alves went 3-0 under the Karate Combat banner. At Karate Combat 51 on Friday, Alves (21-12 MMA, 1-3 UFC), who got into the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series, outpointed fellow UFC veteran Khama Worthy. But before the fight went to the judges, Alves landed a brilliant capoeira kick that didn’t take Worthy out, but certainly became a new part of his sizzle reel. Then he added another highlight on the post-fight microphone with Din Thomas and proposed to his girlfriend, who said yes.

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UFC veterans in MMA, karate and bareknuckle boxing action Dec. 19-21

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:34:06 +0000

This week, the UFC begins its holiday break following the final event of the year. UFC on ESPN 63 took place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, and it featured a welterweight bout between former interim champion Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place, featuring several familiar names who have competed under the UFC banner. Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing Dec

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Video: Ex-UFC fighter James Vick gets viciously knocked out at Karate Combat 47

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:44:26 +0000

A pair of former UFC fighters threw down in Karate Combat’s pit, and the clash left us with a vicious knockout. Former UFC lightweights James Vick and Rafael Alves clashed in the main even of Karate Kombat 47, which took place in Orlando, Fla. Alves left the bout as the victor by viciously putting away Vick with a head kick that left him flat out on the canvas. You can watch Alves’ KO win in the video below: This might be the most violent knockout in KC history.

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UFC veterans in MMA action Oct. 13-14

BAD MMA News — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:44:26 +0000

This week, the UFC keeps the show at the home base in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 230. This week’s event at the UFC Apex features a featherweight clash between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza . Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner. Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA Oct.

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UFC Fight Night 220 results: Nurullo Aliev decisions Rafael Alves despite point deduction for biting

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:19:21 +0000

Lightweight prospect Nurullo Aliev remained undefeated in his octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 220 , but it didn’t come without an odd bit of controversy. Aliev (9-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was deducted a point by referee Mark Smith for biting Rafael Alves (20-12 MMA, 1-3 UFC) in the opening round at the UFC Apex, but it didn’t stop him from getting his hand raised by majority decision with scores of 29-27, 29-27 and 28-28. During an exchange on the mat where Alves was in bottom position, he attempted to push away the head of Aliev. His fingers went in the direction of the mouth, though, then moments later Alves winced and complained to the referee that he’d been bitten. After a halt in the action, Smith consulted the Nevada State Athletic Commission to look at the replay. There was no conclusive evidence of the bite on the footage because of the angle, but Smith said he inspected visible bite marks of Alves’ finger.

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Undefeated Tajikistani sensation Nurullo Aliev set for UFC debut vs. Rafael Alves

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:29:47 +0000

Rising Tajikistani fighter Nurullo Aliev has his first UFC assignment. One of the most highly touted fighters from the most recent season of Dana White’s Contender Series, Aliev (8-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will take on former Titan FC champion Rafael Alves (1-2 UFC) in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 220 . The event takes place Feb. 25 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Aliev, 23, entered the national spotlight on DWCS in September when he dominated short-notice replacement Josh Wick by first-round TKO.

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Drew Dober def. Rafael Alves at UFC 277: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 02:26:00 +0000

Check out the best photos from Drew Dober ’s knockout win over Rafael Alves at UFC 277 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Photos by Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC 277′s Rafael Alves: Rafael Fiziev not the best Rafael until he beats me

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:54:57 +0000

DALLAS – Rafael Alves thinks he’s the best Rafael in the UFC. Rafael Fiziev knocked out former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 39 earlier this month in what he dubbed the battle of Rafaels , but Alves (20-10 MMA, 1-1 UFC) wants in the mix. He faces Drew Dober (24-11 MMA, 10-7 UFC) on Saturday at UFC 277, which takes place at American Airlines Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+

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Drew Dober vs. Rafael Alves added to UFC 277 on July 30

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 22:23:01 +0000

A lightweight banger is headed to UFC 277 . Drew Dober (12-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) takes on Rafael Alves (20-10 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on July 30, in a pay-per-view event rumored to take place in Dallas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie on Monday but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. MMA Fight Universe was first to report the news. Dober snapped a two-fight losing skid with a first-round, comeback TKO of rising star Terrance McKinney at UFC Fight Night 203 in March. His past four wins have all come via finish

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