Sean Alvarez

Sean Alvarez (born July 14, 1971) is an American retired mixed martial artist and grappler. He competed in the Heavyweight division. An accomplished grappler, Alvarez won gold medals at the Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Championships and the Pan American Championships as well three-silver medals at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. In MMA, he competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, and RINGS.

Mixed martial arts career Sean Alvarez started his MMA career in 1996, taking part in the "U - Japan" event. He defeated Japanese pro-wrestler Yoji Anjo via submission. He lost to Russian Sambo master Oleg Taktarov in 1997. At the same year he made his debut in RINGS and held wins over Willie Peters and Wataru Sakata. After two years break he took part in KOTC 9: Showtime and lost to Eric Pele. In 2003 he made his debut in UFC and lost to Wesley Correira at UFC 42.

Grappling Alvarez took part in 1998 ADCC World Championships at +99 weight category. After defeating Nader Ghaith, Brad Anderson, Simon Siasi he met Ricco Rodriguez in final match and loss by decision and won a silver medal. Next year he took part in 1999 ADCC World Championships. He defeated Garth Taylor, Ricco Rodriguez and Luis Roberto Duarte and loss to Mark Kerr and again won a silver medal. At 2000 ADCC World Championships Alvarez defeated Carlos Barreto, Ricco Rodriguez and Tito Ortiz and again loss to Mark Kerr in final match at absolute weight category and third time won a silver medal. In 2001 he won Luis Castello Branco and Marcio Cruz and loss to Jeff Monson at +99 weight category and loss to Mike Van Arsdale in absolute weight category. Alvarez then won the first ADCC North American trials in 2002, earning an invite to ADCC 2003 in the over 99 kg division. In 2003 Alvarez defeated Christoph Midoux and loss to Alex Paz.

After retirement After retirement Alvarez works as coach and organizes BJJ seminars.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Wesley Correira TKO (knees and punches) UFC 42

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Mike Radnov Submission (rear naked choke) UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002

Hull, Quebec, Canada Loss

Eric Pele KO KOTC 9: Showtime

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Wataru Sakata Decision RINGS: Final Capture

Japan Win

Willie Peeters N/A RINGS: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal

Japan Loss

Oleg Taktarov KO (punches) Pentagon Combat: Pentagon Combat

Brazil Win

Yoji Anjo TKO (submission to punches) U-Japan ‘96 Superfighting Vol.1

Tokyo, Japan Submission grappling record

Result

Opponent Method Event Division Date Location Loss

Alex Negao Decision points 2003 ADCC World Championships Over 99 May 17, 2003 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Christoph Midoux Decision points 2003 ADCC World Championships Over 99 May 17, 2003 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Mike Van Arsdale Decision points 2001 ADCC World Championships Absolute April 11, 2001 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Jeff Monson Decision points 2001 ADCC World Championships Over 99 April 11, 2001 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Marcio Cruz Decision points 2001 ADCC World Championships Over 99 April 11, 2001 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Luis Castello Branco Decision points 2001 ADCC World Championships Over 99 April 11, 2001 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Mark Kerr Decision points 2000 ADCC World Championships Absolute March 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Tito Ortiz Decision points 2000 ADCC World Championships Absolute March 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Ricco Rodriguez Decision points 2000 ADCC World Championships Absolute March 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Carlos Barreto Decision points 2000 ADCC World Championships Absolute March 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Mark Kerr Decision points 1999 ADCC World Championships Over 99 February 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Luis Roberto Duarte Decision points 1999 ADCC World Championships Over 99 February 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Ricco Rodriguez Decision points 1999 ADCC World Championships Over 99 February 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Garth Taylor Decision points 1999 ADCC World Championships Over 99 February 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Ricco Rodriguez Decision points 1998 ADCC World Championships Over 99 March 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Simon Siasi Decision points 1998 ADCC World Championships Over 99 March 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Brad Anderson Armbar 1998 ADCC World Championships Over 99 March 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Nader Ghaith Choke 1998 ADCC World Championships Over 99 March 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Alex Paz 1997 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Over 99 July 25, 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Alberto Lima Vieira 1996 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Heavyweight April 2, 1996 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Garth Taylor 1996 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Heavyweight January 1, 1996 Los Angeles, California, United States