Born
Mar 2, 1993 · age 33
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 11 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.66
Strikes absorbed / min 2.45
Striking accuracy 55%
Striking defence 54%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.14
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 0.14
Submissions / 15 min 0.86
Takedown accuracy 33%
Takedown defence 46%
Control time / fight 0:50
Joel Álvarez is a Spanish lightweight with a finishing-heavy record built on knockouts and submissions. The orthodox striker has proven lethal both standing and on the ground across his MMA career.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Joel Álvarez?
- This archive records Joel Álvarez at 8-4-0. Wins split: 4 by knockout, 3 by submission, 1 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 88% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Joel Álvarez?
- Joel Álvarez is listed in the Welterweight division.
Fight history
2026 2 fights
- Loss August 15, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Loss May 9, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Submission · arm-triangle choke · R2 · 1:13
2025 1 fight
- Win October 11, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2024 2 fights
- Win December 14, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · flying knee and punches · R1 · 2:48
- Win August 3, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · knees and punches · R3 · 3:36
2023 1 fight
- Win July 22, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · brabo choke · R2 · 4:26
2022 1 fight
- Loss February 26, 2022 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 1:57
2021 1 fight
- Win November 13, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Catchweight (157.5 lb) · TKO · elbows and punches · R1 · 3:01
2020 2 fights
- Win October 24, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Catchweight (159.5 lb) · Submission · armbar · R1 · 3:00
- Win July 19, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · guillotine choke · R1 · 2:25
2019 2 fights
- Win June 1, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · elbows and punches · R2 · 2:22
- Loss February 23, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
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