Sam Alvey
| Sam Alvey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 6, 1986 Waterford, Wisconsin, United States |
| Other names | Smile'n |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division |
Middleweight Welterweight Light Heavyweight |
| Fighting out of | Murrieta, California United States |
| Team |
Team Quest Dan Henderson Fitness Center |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2007 – present (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 25 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Samuel Alvey (born May 6, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Alvey has also formerly competed for King of the Cage, Bellator, and Maximum Fighting Championship promotions, and competed at Welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson and currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Originally from Waterford, Wisconsin, Alvey competed in football and wrestling in high school and was also a talented musician. Alvey played trumpet in the school's marching band and went on to Lakeland College to play the trumpet semi-professionally. In college, Alvey began competing in Pankration before eventually transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Alvey began his amateur career in 2007, and was defeated via TKO in the second round of his first amateur bout. He rebounded to win his next two, before turning professional in July 2008. Alvey's early career took place entirely in the state of Wisconsin, where he posted an early 11-1 record, which included multiple wins in the King of the Cage promotion.
Bellator
Following a win at Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] against veteran Jason Guida, Alvey was on a three-fight winning streak and was signed by Bellator. His debut match was at Middleweight against future Bellator Welterweight Tournament Champion Karl Amoussou at Bellator 45.[3] Early on, Amoussou bloodied Alvey with varied strikes and worked towards an armbar, though as the fight progressed, Amoussou started to tire and Alvey soon gained control of the fight in the second round and managed to secure a takedown late in the third round. After three rounds, Alvey was victorious via split decision.
Following his win over Amoussou, Alvey was named as a participant in Bellator Season Five Middleweight Tournament, where he faced Vitor Vianna. The fight saw Alvey utilize his reach advantage early in the fight, but by round two, Vianna started to control the bout, having taken Alvey down to the ground. At the end of the second round, Vianna had locked in a rear-naked choke, but time expired, allowing Alvey to make it into the third round. The third round was regarded as much closer and the fight went a decision. Alvey lost via split decision and was eliminated from the tournament.
The Ultimate Fighter
Alvey was then selected to be a part of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson, where he dropped down to welterweight for the first time.[4] In the opening episode, he fought Leo Kuntz to get into the house. Alvey won via quick first-round knockout after a single, clean right hook. During the fighter picks, Shane Carwin selected Alvey first overall. In the third episode, Alvey was selected by Carwin to fight Joey Rivera of Team Nelson. Rivera started the fight by landing two quick head kicks and then landed a takedown. Alvey then had to defend against a guillotine choke and a triangle choke in the first round. In the second round, Alvey started to land more strikes, but was rocked by another head kick from Rivera. Though Alvey survived to go to a decision, Rivera was victorious via majority decision (19-19, 20-18, 20-18).
Maximum Fighting Championship
Alvey's MFC debut was against Elvis Mutapcic for the MFC Middleweight Championship at MFC 36, He lost via unanimous decision. Alvey defeated UFC & Bellator veteran Jay Silva at MFC 37 via TKO in round three. He then won the MFC Middleweight Championship by defeating Jason South and successfully defended it once against Wes Swofford before moving to the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In June 2014, it was announced that Alvey had signed with the UFC. He made his debut on August 16, 2014 against Tom Watson at UFC Fight Night 47.[5] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
For his second fight with the promotion, Alvey faced Dylan Andrews on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.[6] He won the fight via knockout due to punches in the first round.
Alvey faced Cezar Ferreira on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[7] Alvey won the fight via knockout in the first round.[8] Subsequently, Alvey won a Performance of the Night bonus.[9]
Alvey is expected to face Dan Kelly on May 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65.[10]
Personal life
Alvey has two children with his wife McKey Sullivan.
Championships and accomplishments
- Maximum Fighting Championship
- MFC Middleweight Champion (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 32 matches | 25 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 16 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 25–6 (1) | Cezar Ferreira | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir | February 22, 2015 | 1 | 3:34 | Porto Alegre, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 24–6 (1) | Dylan Andrews | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping | November 8, 2014 | 1 | 2:16 | Sydney, Australia | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 23–6 (1) | Tom Watson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux | August 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Bangor, Maine, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 23–5 (1) | Gerald Meerschaert | Decision (unanimous) | NAFC - Mega Brawl | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 22–5 (1) | Wes Swofford | KO (punch) | MFC 40 | May 9, 2014 | 4 | 1:02 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Defended MFC Middleweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 21–5 (1) | Jason South | TKO (punches) | MFC 38 | October 4, 2013 | 5 | 4:56 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | For the Vacant MFC Middleweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 20–5 (1) | Jay Silva | TKO (punches) | MFC 37 | May 10, 2013 | 3 | 1:05 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 19–5 (1) | Elvis Mutapcic | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 36 | February 15, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19–4 (1) | Lucas Lopes | TKO (punches) | ShoFight 20 | June 16, 2012 | 1 | 1:39 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18–4 (1) | Daniel Almeida | TKO (knee injury) | Wreck MMA: Road to Glory | April 20, 2012 | 1 | 1:41 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 17–4 (1) | Brandon Ropati | Decision (majority) | ICNZ 16 | March 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17–3 (1) | Eddie Larrea | TKO (punches) | Madtown Throwdown 26 | January 7, 2012 | 1 | 4:39 | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16–3 (1) | Augusto Montaño | Decision (unanimous) | Chihuahua Extremo | November 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 15–3 (1) | Vitor Vianna | Decision (split) | Bellator 50 | September 17, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Bellator Season Five Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–2 (1) | Karl Amoussou | Decision (split) | Bellator 45 | May 21, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–2 (1) | Jason Guida | Decision (split) | NAFC: Bad Blood | November 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–2 (1) | Luke Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | Caribbean Ultimate Fist Fighting 1 | October 23, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Port of Spain, Trinidad | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–2 (1) | William Hill | KO (punch) | KOTC: High Profile | October 9, 2010 | 2 | 2:22 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 11–2 (1) | Gerald Meerschaert | Submission (guillotine choke) | Combat USA: Championship Tournament Finals | September 11, 2010 | 5 | 4:08 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC | 11–1 (1) | Paul Bradley | No Contest | KOTC: Chain Reaction | July 17, 2010 | 0 | 0:00 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | Fight stopped due to rainfall |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–1 | Pat O'Malley | KO (punches) | Combat USA 21 | February 22, 2010 | 1 | 2:49 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–1 | Brad Resop | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Combat USA 17 | February 22, 2010 | 1 | 3:40 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–1 | Eric Hammerich | TKO (punches) | Madtown Throwdown 22 | January 9, 2010 | 1 | 4:05 | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–1 | Demian Decorah | Decision (unanimous) | Racine Fight Night 5 | November 28, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Mark Honneger | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Madtown Throwdown 20 | August 1, 2009 | 4 | 5:00 | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | Ron Carter | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Connection | July 18, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–1 | Tre Mittnecht | TKO (punches) | Wisconsin Cage Fighting 1: Battle at the Bleachers | June 20, 2009 | 1 | 4:41 | Wind Lake, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4–1 | Caleb Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | First Strike | May 2, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Manitowoc, Wisconsin United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Jason Sink | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Insanity | April 4, 2009 | 1 | 1:10 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Justin Lemke | TKO (punches) | Racine Fight Night 2 | February 28, 2009 | 2 | 2:31 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Lukas Bowar | TKO (punches) | Racine Fight Night 1 | November 29, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Shane Malchiodi | Submission (kimura) | KOTC: Rock Solid | July 19, 2008 | 2 | 1:19 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Sam Alvey - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.samalvey.com/about-us-1.html
- ↑ "Bellator 45". bellator.com. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/30431/the-ultimate-fighter-16-cast-unveiled-with-32-ufc-welterweight-hopefuls.mma
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2014-06-14). "Sam Alvey signs with the UFC, meets Tom Watson at UFN 47". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (11 September 2014). "Five bouts added to UFC Fight Night 55 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2014-12-18). "Ferreira-Alvey announced for UFC Fight Night in Brazil on Feb. 22". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-02-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Sam Alvey all smiles after bulldozing Cezar Ferreira". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ↑ Staff (2015-02-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 bonuses: Frank Mir leads quartet of 'Performance of the Night' winners". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ↑ Peter Theodosiou (2015-03-12). "Daniel Kelly aims to settle score with Sam Alvey at UFC Adelaide card". heraldsun.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.