Tag: Rafael Alves

Combat Rewind, April 26: A vintage ‘Cabbage’ Correira beatdown

If you weren’t around for prime “Cabbage” Correira, you missed some really fun fights. But now you can check him out in “Combat Rewind.”

There’s “Flashback Friday” and “Throwback Thursday” (and Tuesday, too, if you want). But at MMA Junkie, we figured why not expand that to every day?

“Combat Rewind” brings you some of combat sports’ best highlights from every calendar day of the year. It’s a look back at history, courtesy of the UFC Fight Pass archives, featuring stellar finishes and classic moments in MMA and beyond on their anniversaries.

So kick back and relive the following bits of greatness in the video above:

  • Titan FC 54: [autotag]Rafael Alves[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Felipe Douglas [/autotag] – April 26, 2019
  • SuperBrawl 24: [autotag]Wesley Correira [/autotag]vs. [autotag]Kevin Jordan [/autotag] – April 26, 2002
  • IVC 5: [autotag]Milton Bahia[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Eric Tavares[/autotag] – April 26, 1998
  • K-1 World Grand Prix 2008: [autotag]Tyrone Spong[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Azem Maksutaj[/autotag] – April 26, 2008
  • SuperBrawl 24, April 26, 2002: [autotag]Tim Sylvia [/autotag]vs. [autotag]Mike Whitehead[/autotag] – April 26, 2002
  • K-1 World Grand Prix 2008: [autotag]Freddy Kemayo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Catalin Morosanu[/autotag] – April 26, 2008

Fight footage courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s official digital subscription service, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial. UFC Fight Pass gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, exclusive live MMA and combat sports events from around the world, exclusive original and behind the scenes content and unprecedented 24-7 access to the world’s biggest fight library.

10 lightweights you can expect to see on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4

The return of Dana White’s Contender Series isn’t far off, and here are 10 lightweights who are candidates to appear on the show.

Dana White’s Contender Series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene looking to make it to the next level. Since its inception in 2017, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big.

With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, and you’re in.

Rumored for a late-June 2020 start date, DWCS Season 4 is almost here. The lineups haven’t been announced quite yet, but advanced planning is underway. While there are hundreds of fighters qualified to compete on the show, we’ll be narrowing each divisional pool to 10 you should expect to see on the show this summer.

Up next, the lightweights.

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Rafael Alves

Record: 18-9
Age: 29
Height: 5’7″
Birthplace: Belem, Para, Brazil

[autotag]Rafael Alves[/autotag] was supposed to compete on season 3 of DWCS. UFC president Dana White sat cageside at Alves’ most recent fight in April 2019. Impressed with what he saw, White offered Alves a roster slot. However, for unknown reasons, the offer didn’t turn into reality. Alves didn’t fight on DWCS – and hasn’t competed since that April bout. Assuming the offer still stands, Alves is a great addition to the DWCS lineup. He brings veteran savvy, excitement, and well-roundedness. It wasn’t a straight incline for Alves when moving up the regional rankings, but the current product is a good one. DWCS would prove it.

Mike Breeden

Record: 8-2
Age: 30
Height: 5’10”
Birthplace: United States

An exciting and flashy striker, [autotag]Mike Breeden[/autotag] has built a deep highlight reel just 10 fights into his pro career. Training under James Krause at Glory MMA and Fitness, Breeden has improved all aspects of his game since his pro debut in 2017. In his most recent fight at LFA 77 in September 2017, Breeden turned heads with his flying knee knockout of Brandon Jenkins. The victory extended his winning streak to three – just in time to be recruited for the Season 4 of DWCS.

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