
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Poirier and Alvarez met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 211 on Saturday, May 13. Poirier is 30-10 overall and 12-4 in the UFC. Alvarez is 30-8 and 3-2. Poirier has 12 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Alvarez has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Alvarez gives up three inches of reach. The fight was ruled a no contest.
| Stat | Poirier | Alvarez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'9" | — |
| Reach | 72" | 69" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 12-4 | 3-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 50% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 42% | 27% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:17 | 2:01 |
| Finish Rate | 44% | 20% |
| Finished Rate | 19% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:42 | 11:23 |