Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Alvarez and Pettis met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz on Sunday, January 17. Alvarez is 30-8 overall and 1-1 in the UFC. Pettis is 25-14 and 5-1. Pettis has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Alvarez gives up four inches of reach. Alvarez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Alvarez | Pettis |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'10" |
| Reach | 69" | 73" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-1 | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 55% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 55% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 100% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 9:15 |