Sam Alvey is back in the winner’s circle.
The former UFC fighter and 15-year veteran ended a nine-fight winless streak on Saturday in a heavyweight bout at B2 Fighting Series 183 in Columbus, Ga., finishing Cameron Graham (5-11) via strikes late in Round 3.
Watch Alvey’s streak-busting victory below, courtesy of MMA Mania.
Sam Alvey wins his first fight since 2018 via TKO at B2 Fighting Series 183 pic.twitter.com/0Lb6iIpHQD
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) May 28, 2023
Alvey outlasted his less experienced opponent before taking his back in the third and earning the stoppage with a series of unanswered ground strikes. The win pushed the 37-year-old’s pro record to 34-18-1 (1 NC).
This victory was a longtime coming for Alvey, who famously went 0-8-1 in his last nine appearances for the UFC before parting ways with the promotion this past August.
Afterwards, Alvey took the mic to fake a callout of recent PFL signing Francis Ngannou and instead called for matchups with the Paul brothers, suggesting a fight with influencer boxer Jake Paul (also currently signed to the PFL) and a pro wrestling match with WWE Superstar Logan Paul:
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