Born
Nov 1, 1984 · age 42
Height
175 cm
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
155 lb
Division
Team
UFC career stats
Averages from 8 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 4.21
Strikes absorbed / min 4.99
Striking accuracy 41%
Striking defence 54%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.16
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.89
Submissions / 15 min 0.16
Takedown accuracy 26%
Takedown defence 100%
Control time / fight 2:10
Eddie Alvarez won titles across three major promotions, claiming UFC and Bellator lightweight gold before transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing. The Philadelphia native's 13-4 record is built on balanced finishing ability across knockouts, submissions, and decisions.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Eddie Alvarez?
- This archive records Eddie Alvarez at 13-4-0 with 1 no contest. Wins split: 5 by knockout, 4 by submission, 4 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 69% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Eddie Alvarez?
- Eddie Alvarez is listed in the Lightweight division. They stand 175 cm.
- Where is Eddie Alvarez from?
- Eddie Alvarez is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Born Nov 1, 1984, currently age 42.
- Which gym or team does Eddie Alvarez train with?
- Eddie Alvarez trains with Blackzilians.
Championship reigns (3)
Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.
- Lightweight Champion 2016Won at UFC FIGHT NIGHT DOS ANJOS VS ALVAREZ · Lost at UFC 205 ALVAREZ VS MCGREGOR
- Lightweight Champion 2013, end not recordedWon at BELLATOR 106
- Bellator Lightweight Champion 2011Won at BELLATOR 39 · Lost at BELLATOR 58
Title fights (3-2)
This archive includes 5 championship bouts, with 3 recorded wins for Eddie Alvarez.
2016 2 fights
- Loss UFC Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 12, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 3:04
- Win UFC Lightweight ChampionshipJuly 7, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 3:49
2013 1 fight
- Win Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 2, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · split · R5 · 5:00
2011 2 fights
- Loss Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 19, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Submission · rear naked choke · R4 · 3:06
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipApril 2, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Unanimous decision · 49–46, 50–45, 50–45 · R5 · 5:00
Fight history
2018 1 fight
- Loss July 28, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 4:05
2017 2 fights
- Win December 2, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · knee · R3 · 3:59
- NC May 13, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · No Contest · illegal knees · R2 · 4:12
2016 3 fights
- Loss UFC Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 12, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 3:04
- Win UFC Lightweight ChampionshipJuly 7, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 3:49
- Win January 17, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
2015 1 fight
- Win June 13, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
2014 1 fight
- Loss September 27, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2013 1 fight
- Win Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 2, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · Decision · split · R5 · 5:00
2012 2 fights
- Win October 12, 2012 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · KO · head kick and punches · R1 · 4:54
- Win April 20, 2012 · Bellator MMA · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 2:14
2011 2 fights
- Loss Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 19, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Submission · rear naked choke · R4 · 3:06
- Win Bellator Lightweight ChampionshipApril 2, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Unanimous decision · 49–46, 50–45, 50–45 · R5 · 5:00
2010 2 fights
- Win October 21, 2010 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · TKO · doctor stoppage · R2 · 5:00
- Win May 6, 2010 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Catchweight (160 lb) · Submission · rear-naked choke · R2 · 2:08
2009 3 fights
- Win June 19, 2009 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R2 · 0:38
- Win May 1, 2009 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R3 · 1:30
- Win April 3, 2009 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Lightweight · Submission · guillotine choke · R1 · 2:44
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