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Joel Alvarez

Joel Alvarez

L1
“El Fenomeno”
23-4-0
0Contender
/Welterweight/Age 33/Orthodox/6' 3"/77″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
85%
SLpM
4.5
Str Acc
54%
Str Def
53%
TD Avg
0.2
TD Def
46%
Sub Avg
1.1
Finish
88%

At a Glance

4.5
SLpM
top 23%
54%
Str Acc
top 18%
0.2
TD Avg
bottom 0%
88%
Finish %
top 0%
53%
Str Def
median
Joel Alvarez "El Fenomeno" is a orthodox Welterweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 23-4-0, the fighter boasts a 85% win rate across 27 pro contests, with a 88% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +6 · current +5

Skill Profile

VOLUME65ACCURACY75KO POWER38TAKEDOWNS24TD DEFENSE28SUBMISSIONS85DURABILITY50ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.53+1.11 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.03-0.15 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.18-1.34 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.10+0.70 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.03)Landed (4.53)
0
+1.50

Wins by Method

88%Finish
KO/TKO450%
Submission338%
Decision113%
23 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (23)
4 KO
3 SUB
1 DEC
15 OTH
Losses (4)
1 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
Dec
W
KO
W
KO
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
15/31(48%)
R2
11/22(50%)
R3
21/38(55%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
77%
16%
Distance: 158Clinch: 33Ground: 13
Target
65%
23%
Head: 133Body: 46Leg: 25

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.5
Avg Control / Fight
0:48
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
50%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.9 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-0
Fight History
11 fights8W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LYaroslav Amosov
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026SSUB Arm Triangle21:13
LOSS
Method
SUB Arm Triangle
Round
2
of 3
Time
1:13
Division
Welterweight
Opening Odds
+145/-190
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
2026-05-09
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