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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 24%
54%
Str Acc
top 16%
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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 65 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 75 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 38 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 24 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 28 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 85 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 50 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME65ACCURACY75KO POWER38TAKEDOWNS24TD DEFENSE28SUBMISSIONS85DURABILITY50ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 54% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 53% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 33% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 46% (UFC average 62%)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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