Amilcar Alves Released by the UFC

The Garv.com has just received confirmation that Nova Uniao fighter Amilcar Alves has been released from his contract following his loss to Charlie Brenneman at "UFC: Fight For the Troops 2" last weekend.

Entering the Octagon with an impressive 11-1 clip, Alves was first pitted against Mike Pierce at UFC 118.  Though talented with submissions, Alves is primarily a Muay Thai specialist, and the two accomplished collegiate wrestlers he faced were able to steer clear of his strikes and contain him with takedowns and top-control en route to unanimous decision victories.

Though only encountering Kryptonite-like match-ups stylistically, Alves is staying positive and learning from his first taste of the big leagues to become a better fighter in the future, and is anxious to get back into action.

Editor's Correction:  Alves lost to Pierce by 3rd Round submission, not unanimous decision.