| Name | Joel Alvarez |
| Nickname | “El Fenomeno” |
| Birthdate | March 2, 1993 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of Birth | Gijon, AsturiasSpain |
| Weightclass | 155 |
| Height | 6 ft, 3 in / 1.91 m |
| Weight | 155 lbs / 34 kg |
| Reach | 77″ / 196 cm |
| Leg Reach | N/A” |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Joel “El Fenomeno” Alvarez is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC lightweight division. He was born in Gijon, AsturiasSpain on Tuesday, March 2, 1993, and is currently 31 years old. Joel trains and represents Bandog Fight Club. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on February 23, 2019 — 2,159 days ago.
Joel Alvarez’s record and next fight
Joel Alvarez has fought in over 20 professional MMA bouts. As of Jan. 2025, Joel Alvarez’s record is 18-2-0. Two of those wins came by KO/TKO, 16 by submission, and the rest (0) by decision.
Joel Alvarez’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Alexander Yakovlev at UFC 254: Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje. Joel Alvarez win by Submission (Armbar) in round 1 at 3:00.
Joel Alvarez’s height, reach, and weight
Joel Alvarez is 6' 3" tall with 77″ reach, and N/A” leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Joel weighs in at 155 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 146 – 155 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Joel Alvarez from?
Joel Alvarez is from Gijon, AsturiasSpain.
When is Joel Alvarez’s birthday?
Joel Alvarez is 31 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Joel Alvarez fighting stance?
Joel Alvarez fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Joel Alvarez’s birth sign?
Joel Alvarez was born in the Year of a Rooster in Millennials Generation. Joel’s birth sign is Pisces, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Joel Alvarez train?
Joel Alvarez currently trains out of Bandog Fight Club.
Joel Alvarez’s social media
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