Joel Alvarez
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Joel Alvarez vs. Chidi Njokuani targeted for UFC 330 on Aug. 15
RumourJoel Alvarez and Chidi Njokuani are targeted to meet at UFC 330 on August 15. The matchup has been reported by a credentialed source but has not yet been officially announced.
UFC hypes Alvarez as 'Spanish Swiss Army Knife' at 170
UFC.com published a feature branding Joel Alvarez as the 'Spanish Swiss Army Knife' now that he is settled in the welterweight division. The piece discusses his versatile skill set and notes that he is preparing for a major test against Yaroslav Amosov at UFC 328. Alvarez talks about feeling more comfortable at 170 pounds and having the tools to succeed against elite competition. This narrative is important as it frames Alvarez as a serious contender in his new weight class.
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What is Joel Alvarez's professional MMA record?
Joel Alvarez has a professional MMA record of 23-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Who does Joel Alvarez fight next?
Joel Alvarez is next scheduled to fight Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 15, 2026.
How old is Joel Alvarez?
Joel Alvarez is 33 years old, born March 2, 1993.
How tall is Joel Alvarez?
Joel Alvarez stands 191 cm (6'3") tall, with a 196 cm (77") reach.
Where is Joel Alvarez from?
Joel Alvarez is from Spain.
What is Joel Alvarez's nickname?
Joel Alvarez is known as "El Fenomeno".
When was Joel Alvarez's last fight?
Joel Alvarez last fought on May 9, 2026 at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, losing to Yaroslav Amosov by submission in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Joel Alvarez vs Vicente Luque?
Joel Alvarez defeated Vicente Luque by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot on October 11, 2025. All three judges (Mateus Fonseca, Sal D'amato, David Lethaby) scored the fight 30-26 in Joel Alvarez's favor.
What were the scorecards for Joel Alvarez vs Damir Ismagulov?
Joel Alvarez lost to Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos on February 23, 2019. All three judges (Ben Cartlidge, Mark Collett, Zdenek Ledvina) scored the fight 30-27 in Damir Ismagulov's favor.
Joel Alvarez is a 33-year-old fighter with a 23-4-0 record. Next fight: vs Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 15, 2026. Last fought May 2026.