Eddie Alvarez is a well-known boxer and mixed martial artist in the USA known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Who is Eddie Alvarez?
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Edward Alvarez, mostly known as Eddie Alvarez, is a prominent boxer in the USA. He is mainly known as a mixed martial artist. Alvarez has earned a black belt in the martial art form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has fought in unique hybrid martial art platforms like ONE Championship, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Bellator MMA. The fighter has participated in 40 matches in his career so far, out of which he won 30 and lost only eight with two games without any result. He is particularly famous for his orthodox stance and aggressive nature.
Alvarez has a record of winning 17 fights by knockout and seven by submission. In his amateur career, the martial artist won two National Prep School Wrestling Championships. He also won Bellator Lightweight World Championship twice. Apart from these, Alvarez obtained BodogFIGHT Welterweight Championship, MFC Welterweight Championship, Lineal MMA Lightweight Championship, and Reality Fighting Welterweight Championship. He has been a part of teams like Ricardo Almeida BJJ, Nick Catone MMA, Blackzilians.
His match against Joachim Hansen received the title of 2008 Fight of the Year by FIGHT! Magazine. Inside, MMA awarded the fighter with the Fight of the Year Bazzie Award for the same game. In 2012, Alvarez was honored with the title of King of Violence by FightBooth.com. He received two World MMA Awards for Comeback of the Year against Gilbert Melendez in 2015 and Fight of the Year against Justin Gaethje in 2017.
Quick Bio
| Birth Name | Edward Alvarez |
| Birth Date | January 11, 1984 (Age 37) |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Gender | Male |
| Other Names | Eddie Alvarez, The Underground King |
| Parent(s) | Louis Alvarez and Lilian Alvarez |
| Sibling(s) | Albert Alvarez |
| High School | Northeast Catholic High School |
| College | N/A |
| Education | N/A |
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
| Active Years | 2003- Present |
| Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse(s) | Jamie Alvarez (2008- Present) |
| Girlfriend(s) | N/A |
| Children | Aniston Alvarez, Eddie Alvarez Jr., Alister Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez |
| Tattoos | No |
| Social Media Handles | |
| Net worth | $10 Million |
Career
What is Eddie Alvarez’s profession?
- Eddie Alvarez is a prominent martial artist. He began boxing at the age of 11. According to one of his interviews, Alvarez fought more than 100 unofficial matches before making his professional debut. He started his professional career in 2003. After three years, the boxer won the MFC Welterweight Championship. In 2009, he stepped into Bellator’s lightweight tournament. After fighting for five years, the martial artist bid farewell to Bellator MMA in 2014.
- In the same year, he signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he fought his first match against Donald Cerrone. Alvarez fought against Rafael dos Anjos to win his first UFC Lightweight Championship in 2016. After two years, he joined ONE Championship. The fighter’s last match was against Ok Rae Yoon on April 28, 2021, which he lost.
Personal Information
What is Eddie Alvarez’s physical appearance?
Eddie Alvarez is a 37 years old mixed martial artist. He is 5.9 feet tall and weighs around 77 kg. Alvarez was born to Louis Alvarez and Lilian Alvarez in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the USA, on January 11, 1984. He has a sibling named Albert Alvarez. The fighter attended Northeast Catholic High School.
Relationship
What is Eddie Alvarez’s relationship status?
Eddie Alvarez has been married to his school girlfriend, Jamie Alvarez, since 2008. The couple is blessed with four kids, namely Aniston Alvarez, Eddie Alvarez Jr., Alister Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez.
Net worth
What are Eddie Alvarez’s income sources?
Eddie Alvarez is a recognized mixed martial artist. His net worth is $10 Million.
Trivia
- Eddie Alvarez’s birth sign is Capricorn.
- He fights for ONE Championship currently.
- Alvarez is married to Jamie Alvarez.
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