Eddie Alvarez

MMA Record: 29-6-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 4-3-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Eddie Alvarez - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Eddie Alvarez has 5 wins in the UFC. Eddie Alvarez lands an average of 4.32 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.92 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

8
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Eddie Alvarez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 29 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Alvarez stands at 5' 9' with a reach of 69'. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC tenure, Alvarez demonstrated an average of 4.32 significant strikes per minute and a striking accuracy rate of 41%. He absorbed an average of 4.39 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 55%. Alvarez also averaged 2.92 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 36%, and attempted 0.5 submissions in the same time frame. Notable victories include defeating Rafael Dos Anjos, who held an ELO rating of 1187 at the time. Alvarez's most recent fights showcase a win against Justin Gaethje via KO/TKO knee in December 2017, followed by a loss to Dustin Poirier due to KO/TKO punches in July 2018. Prior to that, Alvarez achieved a victory over Dustin Poirier through CNC (Career-ending Concussion) in May 2017 and suffered a loss against Conor McGregor via KO/TKO punches in November 2016. In July 2016, Alvarez scored another notable win against Rafael Dos Anjos through KO/TKO punches.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1187

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 9'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jan 11 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
1031
ELO Rank
739 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
222-83-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1116.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1076.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.32
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
41%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.39
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
55%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.92
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
36%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.5
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Eddie Alvarez Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2018-07-28 UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 Dustin Poirier KO/TKO Punches 2 4:05 Loss
2017-12-02 UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Justin Gaethje KO/TKO Knee 3 3:59 Win
2017-05-13 UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos Dustin Poirier CNC 2 4:02 Win
2016-11-12 UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Conor McGregor KO/TKO Punches 2 3:04 Loss
2016-07-07 UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez Rafael Dos Anjos KO/TKO Punches 1 3:49 Win
2016-01-17 UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz Anthony Pettis S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-06-13 UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum Gilbert Melendez S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-09-27 UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso Donald Cerrone U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Eddie Alvarez ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
8 2018-07-28 Dustin Poirier 1168 Loss -10 1021
7 2017-12-02 Justin Gaethje 1025 Win +22 1031
6 2017-05-13 Dustin Poirier 1134 Win 0 1009
5 2016-11-12 Conor McGregor 1131 Loss -11 1009
4 2016-07-07 Rafael Dos Anjos 1187 Win +29 1020
3 2016-01-17 Anthony Pettis 1069 Win 0 991
2 2015-06-13 Gilbert Melendez 1007 Win 0 991
1 2014-09-27 Donald Cerrone 1158 Loss -9 991

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