


Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Álvarez and Diakiese met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura on Saturday, July 22. Álvarez is 23-5 overall and 4-2 in the UFC. Diakiese is 18-8 and 7-5. Álvarez has 4 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Diakiese has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Diakiese gives up four inches of reach. Álvarez won by submission in round 2 at 4:26.
| Stat | Álvarez | Diakiese |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 77" | 73" |
| Age | 30 | 30 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-2 | 7-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 49% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 48% |
| Takedown Defense | 0% | 76% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:10 | 3:44 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 17% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:18 | 11:53 |