Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez

Main Event | UFC Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
"The Underground King"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:49 R1
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Fighter Comparison

27-4-0

Climbed to 28-4
Pro
Record
25-7-0

Fell to 25-8
+255
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-305
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Lightweight
Title Champion

Lightweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
32
+5 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 31
+8 mos, 1 week, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
69.0"
(175cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym Kings MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,466

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Alvarez
17%
dos Anjos
83%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 90

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 90: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez
  • Date: Thursday 07.07.2016 at 06:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • dos Anjos Disclosed Pay: $310,000
  • Alvarez Disclosed Pay: $200,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by dos Anjos
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