Other names Slingshot Name Warlley Alves Reach 72.0 in (183 cm) | Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Nationality Brazilian | |
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Born Warlley Alves Andrade January 4, 1991 (age 33) Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil ( 1991-01-04 ) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) Division Welterweight (2011-present)Middleweight (2014) | ||
Warlley "Slingshot" 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. He is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Middleweight tournament.
Contents
- Fight night sao paulo warlley alves octagon interview
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
Fight night sao paulo warlley alves octagon interview
The Ultimate Fighter
On February 26, 2014 it was revealed that Alves was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. Alves defeated Wendell Oliveira by split decision to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.
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. 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).
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. He won the fight via technical submission (guillotine choke) with only twenty-five seconds left to the end of the third round. After the fight Alves stated that he would fight in the Welterweight division of UFC.
Alves next fought Alan Jouban on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56 in the co-main event. He won the fight by a controversial unanimous decision.
Alves faced Nordine Taleb on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190. He won the fight by submission in the second round.
Alves faced Colby Covington on December 12, 2015 at UFC 194. He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Alves faced Bryan Barberena on May 14, 2016 at UFC 198. Alves lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Alves next faced Kamaru Usman on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100. He lost the fight unanimous decision.
Alves was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110. However, Alves pulled out of the fight on May 19 and was replaced by Zak Ottow.
Alves is expected to face Jim Wallhead on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.