Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Poirier and Alvarez met in a five-round lightweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 on Saturday, July 28. Poirier is 30-10 overall and 14-4 (1 NC) in the UFC. Alvarez is 30-8 and 4-2 (1 NC). Poirier has 14 UFC wins, 9 of them inside the distance. Alvarez has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Alvarez gives up three inches of reach. Poirier won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:05.
| Stat | Poirier | Alvarez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'9" | — |
| Reach | 72" | 69" |
| Age | 29 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 14-4 (1 NC) | 4-2 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 50% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 43% | 28% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:13 | 1:26 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:16 | 11:49 |
