Biography
Edward Alvarez is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of BKFC. He formerly competed in the Lightweight divisions of the UFC and Bellator MMA, where he was the UFC Lightweight Champion, and the inaugural and two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion. He also competed for the Japanese DREAM promotion, where he fought in their inaugural Lightweight Grand Prix, along with fighting in ONE FC, where he competed in their 2019 Lightweight World Grand Prix. Alvarez has also competed in EliteXC. Alvarez is the first fighter to have won championships in both Bellator MMA and the UFC. He holds notable wins over former world champions Pat Curran, Michael Chandler, Shinya Aoki, Gilbert Melendez, Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis, Eduard Folayang, Patricky Freire and Rafael dos Anjos. Fight Matrix ranks him #4 All-Time Lightweight in the world (behind Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, and B.J. Penn).
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com4.32
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
4.39
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.92
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.47
avg
Submissions
0.47
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts40 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ok Rae-yoon | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | ONE on TNT 4 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| NC |  Iuri LapicusH2H | NC (overturned) | R1 | ONE on TNT 1 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Win |  Eduard FolayangH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | ONE: Dawn of Heroes | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Loss |  Timofey NastyukhinH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | ONE: A New Era | Mar 31, 2019 |
| Loss |  Dustin PoirierH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | Jul 28, 2018 |
| Win | Justin GaethjeH2H | KO (knee) | R3 | UFC 218 | Dec 2, 2017 |
| NC | Dustin PoirierH2H | NC (illegal knees) | R2 | UFC 211 | May 13, 2017 |
| Loss |  Conor McGregorH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 205 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| Win |  Rafael dos AnjosH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Win | Anthony PettisH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 |
| Win | Gilbert MelendezH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 188 | Jun 13, 2015 |
| Loss | Donald CerroneH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 178 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| Win | Michael ChandlerH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | Bellator 106 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| Win | Patricky PitbullH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | Bellator 76 | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Win |  Shinya AokiH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 66 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Loss | Michael ChandlerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R4 | Bellator 58 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| Win | Pat CurranH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Bellator 39 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| Win | Roger HuertaH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R2 | Bellator 33 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Win | Josh NeerH2H | Technical Submission (standing rear-naked choke) | R2 | Bellator 17 | May 6, 2010 |
| Win | Katsunori KikunoH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | Dream 12 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Win | Toby ImadaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Bellator 12 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Win | Eric ReynoldsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Bellator 5 | May 1, 2009 |
| Win |  Greg LoughranH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Bellator 1 | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Loss | Shinya AokiH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | Fields Dynamite!! 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Win | Tatsuya KawajiriH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Win |  Joachim HansenH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Dream 3: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Second Round | May 11, 2008 |
| Win | Andre Amade | TKO (punches) | R1 | Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round | Mar 15, 2008 |
| Win | Ross EbañezH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Win | Matt LeeH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | BodogFight: Alvarez vs. Lee | Jul 14, 2007 |
| Loss | Nick ThompsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | BodogFight: Clash of the Nations | Apr 14, 2007 |
| Win | Scott HenzeH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | BodogFight: Costa Rica Combat | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Win | Aaron RileyH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | BodogFight: USA vs. Russia | Dec 2, 2006 |
| Win | Hidenobu KoikeH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | MARS 4: New Deal | Aug 26, 2006 |
| Win | Derrick NobleH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | MFC: Russia vs. USA | Jun 3, 2006 |
| Win | Daisuke HanazawaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Euphoria: USA vs. Japan | Nov 5, 2005 |
| Win | Danil Veselov | TKO (punches) | R2 | Euphoria: USA vs. Russia | May 14, 2005 |
| Win | Seichi IkemotoH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Euphoria: USA vs. The World | Feb 26, 2005 |
| Win | Chris SchlesingerH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Reality Fighting 7 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| Win | Adam FearonH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Ring of Combat 6 | Apr 24, 2004 |
| Win | Anthony LadonnaH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Ring of Combat 5 | Dec 14, 2003 |
Related Fighters
Rae Yoon Ok17-5-0 · WW
Iuri Lapicus14-2-0 · MW
Eduard Folayang23-14-0 · LW
Timofey Nastyukhin14-9-0 · LW
Dustin Poirier30-10-0 · LW
Justin Gaethje27-5-0 · LW
Conor McGregor22-6-0 · LW
Rafael dos Anjos32-17-0 · WW
Anthony Pettis25-14-0 · LW
Gilbert Melendez22-8-0 · LW
Donald Cerrone36-17-0 · WW
Michael Chandler23-10-0 · LWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.