Warlley Alves

Warlley Alves Andrade (born January 4, 1991), is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2011, Warlley made a name for himself fighting at Jungle Fight.[2] He is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Middleweight tournament.[3]

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is Andrade.
Warlley Alves
BornWarlley Alves Andrade
(1991-01-04) January 4, 1991
Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2011-present)
Middleweight (2014)
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamRizzo RVT (2018-present)
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 15, 2016

The Ultimate Fighter

On February 26, 2014 it was revealed that Alves was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.[4] Alves defeated Wendell Oliveira by split decision to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.[5]

Alves was selected as the third pick (fifth overall) of coach Chael Sonnen to be a part of Team Sonnen. In his second Middleweight fight of the season, Alves was selected to fight Ismael de Jesus. Alves won via knockout (knees) in the first round.[6] He was then scheduled to face Wagner Silva for a spot in the final against Marcio Alexandre Jr. He defeated Silva by submission (guillotine choke).[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alves made his UFC debut on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale against Márcio Alexandre Jr. to determine the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 middleweight tournament.[8] He won the fight via technical submission (guillotine choke) after only twenty-five seconds into the third round.[9] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[10] After the fight Alves stated that he would fight in the Welterweight division of UFC.[11]

Alves next fought Alan Jouban on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56 in the co-main event.[12] He won the fight by a controversial unanimous decision.[13]

Alves faced Nordine Taleb on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190.[14] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[15]

Alves faced Colby Covington on December 12, 2015 at UFC 194.[16] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round, giving Covington his first professional loss.[17]

Alves faced Bryan Barberena on May 14, 2016 at UFC 198.[18] Alves lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Alves next faced Kamaru Usman on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100.[20] He lost the fight unanimous decision.[21]

Alves was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.[22] However, Alves pulled out of the fight on May 19 and was replaced by Zak Ottow.[23]

Alves was expected to face Jim Wallhead on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[24] Wallhead was forced out from the card citing injury[25] and was replaced by newcomer Salim Touahri.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]

Alves faced Sultan Aliev on May 12, 2018 at UFC 224.[28] He won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.[29]

Alves faced James Krause on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.[30] He lost the fight via technical knockout.[31]

In the final fight of his prevailing contract, Alves faced Sérgio Moraes on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237.[32][33] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.[34] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[35]

After brief free agency, Alves signed a new contract with the UFC and faced Randy Brown at UFC on ESPN+ 22 on November 16, 2019.[36] He lost the fight via a triangle choke submission in the second round.[37]

Alves was expected to face Christian Aguilera on January 16, 2021 at UFC on ABC 1.[38] However, Aguilera pulled out in late December due to an injury.[39] He was replaced by Mounir Lazzez[40] and the pairing will take place four days later at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny.[41] Alves won the fight in the first round after a flurry of kicks to the body dropped Lazzez and then finished him off on the ground. [42] He earned a Performance of the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Night bonus for his performance]]. [43]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
18 matches 14 wins 4 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 6 1
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–4 Mounir Lazzez TKO (body kicks and punches) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny January 20, 2021 1 2:35 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Performance of the Night.
Loss 13–4 Randy Brown Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré November 16, 2019 2 1:22 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 13–3 Sérgio Moraes KO (punch) UFC 237 May 11, 2019 3 4:13 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Loss 12–3 James Krause TKO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick August 25, 2018 2 2:28 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 12–2 Sultan Aliev TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 224 May 12, 2018 2 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 11–2 Salim Touahri Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till October 21, 2017 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland
Loss 10–2 Kamaru Usman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 2016 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 10–1 Bryan Barberena Decision (unanimous) UFC 198 May 14, 2016 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 10–0 Colby Covington Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 194 December 12, 2015 1 1:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Nordine Taleb Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 190 August 1, 2015 2 4:11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 8–0 Alan Jouban Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux November 8, 2014 3 5:00 Uberlândia, Brazil Return to Welterweight.
Win 7–0 Márcio Alexandre Jr. Technical Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 3 0:25 São Paulo, Brazil Won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Middleweight Tournament. Performance of the Night.
Win 6–0 Mike Jackson TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 56 August 24, 2013 1 1:58 Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Win 5–0 Ederson Moreira Submission (guillotine choke) Jungle Fight 53 June 1, 2013 1 0:48 Japeri, Brazil
Win 4–0 Carlos Alberto Rojas Submission (arm-triangle choke) Jungle Fight 46 December 13, 2012 2 0:48 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 3–0 Adilson Fernandes Submission (guillotine choke) Jungle Fight 44 October 27, 2012 1 0:40 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 Kelles Albuquerque Submission (guillotine choke) GF - Fight Pavilion Special Edition 2 July 29, 2012 1 1:01 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Wallace Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) Celeiro Combat 3 April 7, 2011 1 0:34 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Wagner Silva Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 May 18, 2014 (airdate) 1 0:24 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 semifinal round.
Win 2–0 Ismael de Jesus KO (knees) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 May 4, 2014 (airdate) 1 N/A São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 preliminary round.
Win 1–0 Wendell Oliveira Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 March 9, 2014 (airdate) 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 elimination round.

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See also

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