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Klose and Álvarez met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley on Saturday, December 14. Klose is 16-4-1 overall and 8-2 in the UFC. Álvarez is 23-5 and 6-2. Klose has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Álvarez has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Klose gives up seven inches of reach. Álvarez won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:48.
| Stat | Klose | Álvarez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'9" | 6'3" |
| Reach | 70" | 77" |
| Age | 36 | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-2 | 6-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 56% | 52% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 51% | 51% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 24% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 70% | 43% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Control / 15 | 1:52 | 0:40 |
| Finish Rate | 20% | 75% |
| Finished Rate | 10% | 13% |
| Went the Distance | 70% | 13% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:49 | 7:36 |