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EL FENOMENO

Joel Alvarez

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Spain, Gijon, Asturias
Bandog Fight Club
Age: 33
23
Wins
5
Losses
0
DRAWS
@joelalvarezmma
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Joel AlvarezJoel Alvarez
vs
Chidi NjokuaniChidi Njokuani

Unanimous decisionUFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

  • Pro record 23-5-0
  • UFC record 8-4-0
  • Outside the UFC 15-1-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach:
77" (196 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
2nd Mar. 1993
Age:
33
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 12 bouts · through 2026-08-15

4.59
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
53%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.13
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.1
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
33%
Takedown Accuracy
0.9
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-4UFC Record
KO/TKO (33%)
Sub (25%)
Decision (8%)
Losses (33%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy53%
Takedown Accuracy33%
Takedown Defense48%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ38/100

12 UFC bouts · 80 division peers

Data through 2026-08-15

Cardio100/100

4 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-08-15

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Alvarez's professional MMA record?

Joel Alvarez has a professional MMA record of 23-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Joel Alvarez's UFC record?

Joel Alvarez's UFC record is 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 15-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Joel Alvarez fight next?

Joel Alvarez does not have a fight currently scheduled.

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 August 15, 2026 at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry, losing to Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Joel Alvarez vs Chidi Njokuani?

Joel Alvarez lost to Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 15, 2026. The official scorecards were Brent Colflesh 30-27, Eric Colon 30-27, David Braslow 29-28 (winner's score first).

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.

Joel Alvarez scouting report

Joel Alvarez (Spain) is a 33-year-old welterweight who is 23-5 as a pro and 8-4 in the UFC (15-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos on February 23, 2019; four of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, three by submission and one by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He lands 0.2 takedowns per 15 minutes (welterweight average: 1.4; 8th percentile of 80 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and attempts 0.9 submissions per 15 minutes (average: 0.4; 89th percentile). His reach of 77 inches is 2.7 inches longer than the welterweight average (74.3 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Chidi Njokuani, then 5-5 in the UFC, on August 15, 2026 (UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.

Joel Alvarez vs the welterweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 12 UFC bouts (1:39:48 of fight time).

StatAlvarezDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.6458 in 1:39:484.362
Significant strike accuracy52.8%458 of 868 landed48.3%76
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.1412 in 1:39:483.964
Significant strike defense47.6%374 of 786 avoided54.1%13
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.21 in 1:39:481.48
Takedown accuracy33.3%1 of 3 landed35.2%—†
Takedown defense48.3%14 of 29 stopped66.6%12
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.96 in 1:39:480.489
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.21 in 1:39:480.524
Control time9.6%9:36 of 1:39:4819.1%31
Average fight time8:1912 bouts10:5213
Height191 cm75″183 cm72.1″
Reach196 cm77″189 cm74.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-4

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Chidi Njokuani
    Chidi Njokuani
    Pro record now: 26-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-5-0
    DECUFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado GarryAug 15, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Yaroslav Amosov
    Yaroslav Amosov#11
    Pro record now: 30-1-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    SUBR2 1:13UFC 328: Chimaev vs. StricklandMay 9, 2026Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Vicente Luque
    Vicente Luque
    Pro record now: 24-13-1UFC record entering: 16-7-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. GamrotOct 11, 2025Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Drakkar Klose
    Drakkar Klose
    Pro record now: 16-4-1UFC record entering: 9-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:48UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. BuckleyDec 14, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Elves Brener
    Elves Brener
    Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    KO/TKOR3 3:36UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Marc Diakiese
    Marc Diakiese
    Pro record now: 17-7-0UFC record entering: 7-6-0
    SUBR2 4:26UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. TyburaJul 22, 2023Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Arman Tsarukyan
    Arman Tsarukyan#2
    Pro record now: 24-3-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:57UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. GreenFeb 26, 2022Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Thiago Moises
    Thiago Moises
    Pro record now: 19-10-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:01UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. RodriguezNov 13, 2021Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Alexander Yakovlev
    Alexander Yakovlev
    Pro record now: 24-10-1UFC record entering: 3-5-0
    SUBR1 3:00UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeOct 24, 2020Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Joe Duffy
    Joe Duffy
    Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    SUBR1 2:25UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2Jul 18, 2020Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Danilo Belluardo
    Danilo Belluardo
    Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:22UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. SmithJun 1, 2019Result & stats
  12. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Joel Alvarez
    Joel Alvarez
    vs
    Damir Ismagulov
    Damir Ismagulov
    Pro record now: 24-3-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. SantosFeb 23, 2019Result & stats

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