JOEL ÁLVAREZ

Hailing from Spain, Joel Alvarez established his reputation on the regional circuit by securing the Ansgar Fighting League lightweight championship. Representing Bandog Fight Club, the orthodox fighter moved to the global stage where he gained recognition for his potent submission skills. Throughout his professional career, he has competed in both the lightweight and welterweight weight classes. His resume includes a Performance of the Night display against Elves Brener and notable finishes via strikes, including a flying knee victory over Drakkar Klose.

Entering his appearance at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song, the Spaniard holds an overall professional record of 23-5-0. His momentum has slowed recently, as he enters this contest following two consecutive defeats. He dropped a unanimous decision to Chidi Njokuani in August 2026 and submitted to an arm-triangle choke against Yaroslav Amosov earlier that year. These setbacks followed a three-fight winning streak, which featured a decision victory over Vicente Luque in October 2025 alongside his earlier stoppage wins.