Eddie Alvarez losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Eddie Alvarez has compiled a 30-8 (24) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses, four of them in title fights.
8. Eddie Alvarez loses to Ok Rae-yoon via unanimous decision
On April 28, 2021 Eddie Alvarez faced Ok Rae-yoon in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 37 years old with a record of 30-7, and Rae-yoon was 30 with a record of 14-3. Rae-yoon was on a 3-fight winning streak. Alvarez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rae-yoon.
7. Eddie Alvarez loses to Timofey Nastyukhin via KO
On March 31, 2019 Eddie Alvarez faced Timofey Nastyukhin in a lightweight bout. Alvarez was 35 years old with a record of 29-6, and Nastyukhin was 29 with a record of 12-4. Both Alvarez and Nastyukhin were coming off a loss. Nastyukhin stopped Alvarez via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Eddie Alvarez loses to Dustin Poirier in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 28, 2018 Eddie Alvarez faced Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Alvarez was 34 years old with a record of 29-5, and Poirier was 29 with a record of 23-5. Alvarez was coming off a win and Poirier was on a 2-fight winning streak. Poirier stopped Alvarez via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Eddie Alvarez loses to Conor McGregor via KO
On November 12, 2016 Eddie Alvarez defended his UFC lightweight title against Conor McGregor. Alvarez was 32 years old with a record of 28-4, and McGregor was 28 with a record of 20-3. Alvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak and McGregor was coming off a win. McGregor stopped Alvarez via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
4. 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.
3. Eddie Alvarez loses to Michael Chandler via KO
On November 19, 2011 Eddie Alvarez defended his Bellator lightweight title against Michael Chandler. Alvarez was 27 years old with a record of 22-2, and Chandler was 25 with a record of 8-0. Alvarez was on a 7-fight winning streak and Chandler was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Chandler submitted Alvarez via rear-naked choke in the 4th round. Lost the title.
2. Eddie Alvarez loses to Shinya Aoki via KO
On December 31, 2008 Eddie Alvarez fought Shinya Aoki for the vacant WAMMA lightweight title. Alvarez was 24 years old with a record of 15-1, and Aoki was 25 with a record of 18-3. Alvarez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Aoki was coming off a win. Aoki submitted Alvarez via heel hook in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Eddie Alvarez loses to Nick Thompson via KO
On April 14, 2007 Eddie Alvarez defended his BodogFIGHT welterweight title against Nick Thompson. Alvarez was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Thompson was 25 with a record of 31-9-1. Alvarez was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Thompson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Alvarez via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.