Justin Gaethje vs Eddie Alvarez
Justin Gaethje vs Eddie Alvarez: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Justin Gaethje and Eddie Alvarez?
The rivalry with Alvarez is notable for their thrilling fight, which was awarded Fight of the Year, highlighting Gaethje's ability to engage in high-stakes battles.
Justin Gaethje
Key numbers
- Total MMA fights32
- Wins27
- Wins by knockout20
- Losses5
- Losses by knockout3
Top honours
- UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionTwo-time titleholder
- WSOF Lightweight ChampionFirst and only champion in the organization
- Fight of the Night BonusesTied for the most in UFC history with 10
- Post-Fight Bonus Awards15 awards in 15 UFC appearances
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved during collegiate wrestling career
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Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.