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Thiago Alves
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| Thiago Alves | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname | Pitbull |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | October 3, 1983 |
| Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Town of birth | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| Fighting style | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Thiago Alves Araujo (born October 3, 1983) is a professional Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Alves, who started training in Muay Thai when he was 15 and mixed martial arts at 17, is a Brazilian Muay Thai champion with a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[1] He is currently a welterweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where, as of the end of 2006, he has compiled a record of 4-2 in UFC competition. During his sixth fight for the UFC, a victory against Tony DeSouza, Alves tested positive for a diuretic, Spironolactone, which he admitted he used to cut weight to the 170 lb. welterweight limit.[2]
He is currently associated and trains with American Top Team.
- ^ Hirth, James (2007-06-27). Sherdog.com Preview: Ultimate Fight Night 5 Part I. Sherdog.com. Retrieved on January 29, 2007.
- ^ Gross, Josh. "NSAC Says Alves Tests Positive for Diuretic", Sherdog.com, 2007-01-04. Retrieved on January 29, 2007.
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