Despite Eight-Bout Winless Streak, Sam Alvey Vows ‘I’m Not Done Fighting’

Sam Alvey is going to soldier onward with his mixed martial arts career, even if his time in the UFC has probably come to an end.

Alvey’s winless streak extended to eight on Saturday night, when he suffered a second-round submission defeat to short-notice opponent Brendan Allen in a featured light heavyweight affair at UFC Fight Night 200. “Smile’n” Sam hasn’t tasted victory since taking a split verdict over Gian Villante at UFC Fight Night 131 in June 2018, going 0-7-1 in the Las Vegas-based promotion after that triumph.

In a brief video released on his Instagram account, Alvey admitted that something has been amiss in recent fights, but he isn’t ready to call it a career just yet.

“I’m fresh off of my UFC fight and, as I’m sure a lot of you saw, I didn’t get it done,” Alvey said. “I’ve lost a step. Something needs to change and I’m gonna make the corrections. I’m not done fighting. I love this sport, and God has blessed me. I raise God’s name on high and I would not have the career I’ve had without him. I really have had a good career, I’ve had a long career, I’ve had... that was my 23rd fight in the UFC. I’ve had the career that people dream of.”

The 35-year-old Waterford, Wisc., native added that he needs some time off from active competition, and in the interim, he’s going to focus on building his brand through his YouTube page.

“I’m not done fighting, but I know I need to take a little bit of a hiatus,” Alvey said. “My YouTube channel, I really want to push, I want to help coach you guys. If you guys have questions, if you want to learn from me, if you want to teach me, follow me there. I’m gonna keep pushing, I want to help others win, and I want to win again, too.”

Alvey has compiled a 33-17-1 mark with one no contest over the course of an MMA career that began in 2008. He signed with the UFC in 2014 and enjoyed his fair share of success, compiling three- and four-bout winning streaks early on in his promotional tenure before his extended rough patch. Alvey’s resume includes wins over the likes of Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt, Cezar Ferreira and Gerald Meerschaert, to name a few.

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