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Fight Markets
McGregor and Alvarez met in a five-round lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC 205 on Saturday, November 12. McGregor is 22-7 overall and 8-1 in the UFC. Alvarez is 30-8 and 3-1. McGregor has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Alvarez has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Alvarez gives up five inches of reach. McGregor won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:04.
| Stat | McGregor | Alvarez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'9" | — |
| Reach | 74" | 69" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-1 | 3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 6.0 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 63% | 29% |
| Takedown Defense | 70% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 2:20 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 25% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 22% | 75% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:08 | 12:12 |