Best fights of Eddie Alvarez
Over 17 years as a professional, Eddie Alvarez has compiled a 30-8 (24) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eddie Alvarez KOs Rafael dos Anjos
On July 7, 2016 Eddie Alvarez fought Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight title. Alvarez was 32 years old with a record of 27-4, and Anjos was 31 with a record of 25-7. Alvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Anjos was on a 5-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Rafael dos Anjos via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Eddie Alvarez KOs Shinya Aoki in their 2nd fight
On April 20, 2012 Eddie Alvarez faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Alvarez was 28 years old with a record of 22-3, and Aoki was 28 with a record of 30-5. Alvarez was coming off a loss, while Aoki was on a 7-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Shinya Aoki via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Eddie Alvarez defeats Michael Chandler in their 2nd fight
On November 2, 2013 Eddie Alvarez fought Michael Chandler for the Bellator lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Alvarez was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Chandler was 27 with a record of 12-0. Alvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chandler was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Alvarez won via split decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Eddie Alvarez defeats Pat Curran
On April 2, 2011 Eddie Alvarez defended his Bellator lightweight title against Pat Curran. Alvarez was 27 years old with a record of 21-2, and Curran was 23 with a record of 13-3. Alvarez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Curran was on a 4-fight winning streak. Alvarez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Eddie Alvarez defeats Joachim Hansen
On May 11, 2008 Eddie Alvarez faced Joachim Hansen in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 24 years old with a record of 13-1, and Hansen was 28 with a record of 17-6-1. Alvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hansen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Alvarez won via unanimous decision.
6. Eddie Alvarez KOs Tatsuya Kawajiri
On July 21, 2008 Eddie Alvarez faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Kawajiri was 30 with a record of 22-4-2. Alvarez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Kawajiri was on a 3-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Tatsuya Kawajiri via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Eddie Alvarez defeats Anthony Pettis
On January 17, 2016 Eddie Alvarez faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 32 years old with a record of 26-4, and Pettis was 28 with a record of 18-3. Alvarez was coming off a win, while Pettis was coming off a loss. Alvarez won via split decision.
8. Eddie Alvarez loses to Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
On September 27, 2014 Eddie Alvarez faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 30 years old with a record of 25-3, and Cerrone was 31 with a record of 24-6. Alvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cerrone was on a 4-fight winning streak. Alvarez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cerrone.
9. Eddie Alvarez KOs Justin Gaethje
On December 2, 2017 Eddie Alvarez faced Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 33 years old with a record of 28-5, and Gaethje was 29 with a record of 18-0. Gaethje was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Justin Gaethje via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Eddie Alvarez chokes out Josh Neer
On May 6, 2010 Eddie Alvarez faced Josh Neer in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 26 years old with a record of 19-2, and Neer was 27 with a record of 27-9-1. Alvarez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Neer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Alvarez submitted Josh Neer via choke-out in the 2nd round.