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Joel Álvarez

"El Fenomeno"
23-5-0★ 1bonusSpainSpainLast 5
23-5-0 · 22 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Joel Álvarez holds a professional MMA record of 23-5-0. Joel Álvarez has won 23 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Joel Álvarez lands 4.59 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 0.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1993-03-02
Age
33
Nationality
Spain
Birthplace
Gijón, Asturias, Spain

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Centro Deportivo Tibet · Spain

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power91
Kick power92
Punch speed95
Kick speed94
Accuracy95
Takedowns49
Ground striking89
Submissions95
Chin82
Body strength71
Cardio75

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.59per min
52% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.13per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.15per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joel Álvarez sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Joel Álvarez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Elves Brener · UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joel Álvarez earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Chidi Njokuani
    UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry· Aug 15, 2026· Welterweight
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Yaroslav Amosov
    UFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Welterweight· 23-4 vs 30-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:13
  3. WIN
    vs Vicente Luque
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot· Oct 11, 2025· Welterweight· 23-3 vs 23-12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Drakkar Klose
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Lightweight· 22-3 vs 15-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:48
  5. WIN
    vs Elves Brener
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 16-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:36
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Marc Diakiese
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura· Jul 22, 2023· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 16-7
    SUB
    R2 · 4:26
  7. LOSS
    vs Arman Tsarukyan
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green· Feb 26, 2022· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 18-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:57
  8. WIN
    vs Thiago Moises
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:01
  9. WIN
    vs Alexander Yakovlev
    UFCUFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 25-11-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:00
  10. WIN
    vs Joe Duffy
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 16-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:25
  11. WIN
    vs Danilo Belluardo
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 12-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:22
  12. LOSS
    vs Damir Ismagulov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 21-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Radu Maxim×1Title bout · Title win #1
    AFL 17: Coal and Blood· Nov 24, 2018· Lightweight· 15-1 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:29
  14. WIN
    vs Julio Cesar Alves
    AFL 16: Feudal War· Sep 29, 2018· Catchweight· 14-1 vs 16-11
    SUB
    R2 · 1:02
  15. WIN
    vs Alexandre Ribeiro
    AFL 15: Typhoon· May 5, 2018· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:17
  16. WIN
    vs Kevin Daniel Delgado
    AFL 14: Outbreak· Mar 17, 2018· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:26
  17. WIN
    vs Francisco Gonzalez
    AFL 13· Oct 14, 2017· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 5-4
    SUB
    R2 · 1:59
  18. WIN
    vs Jekson Poleza
    AFL 12: Warcelona· Jun 3, 2017· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:57
  19. WIN
    vs Anthony Muller
    Fight Night Series 2· Mar 18, 2017· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:33
  20. WIN
    vs Moncef Ed Doukani
    Spain Regional· Oct 8, 2016· 8-1 vs 0-2
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Jose Luis Bravo
    Spain Regional· Jul 8, 2016· 7-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs TBA
    Spain Regional· Jun 12, 2015· 6-1
    SUB
  23. LOSS
    vs Ali Abdulkhalikov
    M-1 Challenge 56· Apr 10, 2015· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:34
  24. WIN
    vs Graham Turner
    Rage in the Cage 3· Mar 21, 2015· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 24-9
    SUB
  25. WIN
    vs Jose Luis Bravo
    Spain Regional· Mar 7, 2015· 4-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Helson Henriques
    Portugal Regional· Jan 26, 2015· 3-0 vs 7-4-1
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Hicham Rachid
    Spain Regional· Apr 12, 2014· 2-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Aratz Garmendia
    Spain Regional· Dec 28, 2013· 1-0 vs 5-3
    SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Joel Álvarez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#15 Lightweight
First ranked
Nov 15, 2021
Times ranked
20

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1786▼12
Peak
1815Oct 11, 2025
Rated fights
27
150016001700180020142017202020232026Dec 28, 2013 · 1541Apr 12, 2014 · 1581Jan 26, 2015 · 1621Mar 7, 2015 · 1652Mar 21, 2015 · 1691Apr 10, 2015 · 1614Jul 8, 2016 · 1626Oct 8, 2016 · 1640Mar 18, 2017 · 1659Jun 3, 2017 · 1678Oct 14, 2017 · 1690Mar 17, 2018 · 1711May 5, 2018 · 1729Sep 29, 2018 · 1743Nov 24, 2018 · 1767Feb 23, 2019 · 1750Jun 1, 2019 · 1778Jul 19, 2020 · 1793Oct 24, 2020 · 1802Nov 13, 2021 · 1813Feb 27, 2022 · 1798Jul 22, 2023 · 1775Aug 3, 2024 · 1788Dec 15, 2024 · 1803Oct 11, 2025 · 1815May 9, 2026 · 1798Aug 15, 2026 · 17861786

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joel Álvarez fight next?

Joel Álvarez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joel Álvarez's record?

Joel Álvarez's professional MMA record is 23-5-0.

Who is Joel Álvarez fighting next?

Joel Álvarez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joel Álvarez fight last?

Joel Álvarez most recently fought Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Joel Álvarez fight in?

Joel Álvarez fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Joel Álvarez have?

Joel Álvarez has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 17 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joel Álvarez won?

Joel Álvarez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Joel Álvarez?

Joel Álvarez is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Joel Álvarez weigh?

Joel Álvarez weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Joel Álvarez's reach?

Joel Álvarez has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Joel Álvarez?

Joel Álvarez is 33 years old (born Mar 2, 1993).

Where is Joel Álvarez from?

Joel Álvarez is from Spain.