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Alvey was expected to return to action against Khalil Rountree Jr. on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 8. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed.

Alvey faced Ryan Spann May 9, 2020 at UFC 249. He lost the fight via split decision.

Alvey faced Jimmy Crute on February 10, 2019 at UFC 234. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Alvey faced Klidson Abreu on July 20, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 4. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Alvey was expected to face Maurício Rua on November 16, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 22. However, Alvey was removed from the fight on October 25 due to a broken hand and was replaced by Paul Craig.

Alvey faced promotional newcomer Marcin Prachnio in a light heavyweight bout on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Alvey faced Gian Villante on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. He won the fight by split decision.

Alvey faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Alvey faced Nate Marquardt on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Alvey faced Thales Leites on April 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 108. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Alvey faced Rashad Evans on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 114. He won the fight by split decision.

Alvey was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Trevor Smith and faced Ramazan Emeev on 21 October 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till. At the weigh ins, Alvey missed the middleweight limit of 185 pounds, coming in at 189 pounds. As a result his bout with Emeev was changed to a catchweight and Alvey was fined 20% of his purse. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Alvey was expected to face Daniel Sarafian on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83. However, Alvey pulled out of the bout in late December after sustaining a broken jaw and was replaced by Oluwale Bamgbose.

Alvey next faced Elias Theodorou on June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 89. The bout remained on the feet for nearly all of its duration in a largely uneventful fight where neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

After sustaining virtually no damage during his previous fight, Alvey was quickly rescheduled and faced promotional newcomer Eric Spicely on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91. He won the fight via submission in first round.

Alvey competed in his third bout in three months as he faced Kevin Casey on August 27, 2016 at UFC on Fox 21. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Alvey again made a quick return to the cage and faced Alex Nicholson on November 5, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Alvey faced Cezar Ferreira on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. Alvey won the fight via knockout in the first round. Subsequently, Alvey won a Performance of the Night bonus.

Alvey faced Dan Kelly on May 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65. Alvey won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Alvey faced Derek Brunson on August 8, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 73. He lost the fight by TKO in the first round.

In June 2014, it was announced that Alvey had signed with the UFC. He made his debut on August 16, 2014 against Tom Watson at UFC Fight Night 47. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

For his second fight with the promotion, Alvey faced Dylan Andrews on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55. He won the fight via knockout due to punches in the first round.

Alvey began his amateur career in 2007, and was defeated via TKO in the second round of his first amateur bout. He rebounded to win his next two, before turning professional in July 2008. Alvey's early career took place entirely in the state of Wisconsin, where he posted an early 11-1 record, which included multiple wins in the King of the Cage promotion.

Samuel Alvey (born May 6, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Alvey has also formerly competed for Bellator, King of the Cage, the MFC, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.