Height
6' 3"
Reach
77.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
33
"El Fenómeno"
JOEL ÁLVAREZ
Height
6' 3"
Reach
77.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
33
Representing Spain and the Bandog Fight Club, Joel Álvarez operates as an orthodox fighter across the lightweight and welterweight classes. His professional journey features a strong emphasis on aggressive grappling, backed by a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before reaching his current standing, he captured the lightweight title within the Ansgar Fighting League. Since entering the UFC in 2019, he has established himself as a dangerous finisher, earning multiple submission victories while defeating various opponents like Thiago Moises, Marc Diakiese, and Vicente Luque.
Entering this matchup with a total professional record of 23-3-0, the Spaniard arrives with significant momentum. His recent activity includes a unanimous decision victory over Vicente Luque and a knockout against Drakkar Klose. He also bested Elves Brener via strikes and submitted Marc Diakiese, rebounding from a 2022 loss against Arman Tsarukyan.