Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves

Main Event | Catchweight · 174 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jun 7, 2008
W
Alves defeats Hughes
L
KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches 1:02 Round 2 of 3, 6:02 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 1:02 R2
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Fighter Comparison

15-5-0

Climbed to 16-5
Pro
Record
42-6-0

Fell to 42-7
+201
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-231
(Moderate Favorite)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Coconut Creek
Florida
Fights out of
Hillsboro
Illinois
24
+8 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 34
+7 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
174.0 lbs
(78.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
American Top Team Gym Finney's HIT Squad

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 85

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 85: Bedlam
  • Date: Saturday 06.07.2008
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: O2 Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 174 lbs (78.9 kg) (re-scheduled from 170.0)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Hughes Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Alves Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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