Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Alves and Howard met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 124 on Saturday, December 11. Alves is 28-15 overall and 3-2 in the UFC. Howard is 29-19-1 and 3-1. Alves has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Howard has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Alves won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Alves | Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'7" |
| Reach | 70" | 71" |
| Age | — | 27 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-2 | 3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.4 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 33% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 48% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 25% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 25% |
| Went the Distance | 60% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:17 | 11:06 |