What is Thiago Alves' Net Worth?
Thiago Alves, a Brazilian mixed martial artist, boasts a net worth of $2 million. Born in 1983 in Fortaleza, Brazil, Alves competes in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) as a welterweight. His journey in martial arts began at the age of 14 when he started training in Muay Thai. Remarkably, at just 15, he won his first amateur MMA match against an opponent ten years his senior. By 17, Alves was already deeply entrenched in MMA training.
Martial Arts Career
Alves holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At the age of 19, he relocated to Coconut Creek, Florida, to train full-time at the American Top Team facilities. As of 2013, he has an impressive professional record: 28 matches with 19 victories. Out of these wins, 11 were by knockout, two by submission, and six by decision. In his nine losses, only one was by knockout, while four were via submission and four by decision.
Challenges and Setbacks
Alves, also known by his nickname "Pitbull," last appeared in the MMA ring in March 2012. Since then, he has faced multiple challenges, including four surgeries to repair a knee injury, biceps tear, and an arteriovenous malformation in his brain. Due to these medical setbacks, Alves was not expected to return to the ring until 2014, pending his recovery and rehabilitation.
