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Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Joel Alvarez

Joel Alvarez

22-3
4 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
6'2"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
07:04
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-2(10 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 3 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 2R3 2
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
1
Style
Striker
Location
Gijon, Spain
Last Fight2025-10-11
VL
W - Vicente Luque
KO/TKOR1 2:48
Knee to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Joel AlvarezKO/TKOR2 3:17· Punches to Head From Guard

Fight History

WIN
DK
vs Drakkar Klose
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 2:48
WIN
EB
vs Elves Brener
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R3 3:36
WIN
MD
vs Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Side Control·R2 4:26
LOSS
AT
vs Arman Tsarukyan
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:57
WIN
TM
vs Thiago Moises
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 3:01
WIN
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JD
vs Joe Duffy
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Guard·R1 2:25
WIN
DB
vs Danilo Belluardo
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 2:22
LOSS
DI
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AY
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 3:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Joel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Knees

#2
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Jabs

#3
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
29%
⭐Other
Spinning
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (64%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 264% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Elbows to Head In Clinch
#1
1
25% of KOs
Knee to Head At Distance
#2
1
25% of KOs
Knees to Head In Clinch
#3
1
25% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#4
1
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#1
1
33% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Guard
#3
1
33% of subs
From Side Control
D'Arce Choke From Side Control
#2
1
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 57% KO/TKO, 43% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
  • 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
  • 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Armbar From Bottom Guard (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
  • 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
  • 📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 17 subs).
⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (67% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc74%
Clinch
81% acc12%
Ground
86% acc14%
Striking Differential+1.19/min
4.51 landed/min3.32 absorbed/min
4.51
Landed/Min
3.32
Absorbed/Min
0.24
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed287
Sig. Strikes Attempted534

Key Insights

Joel is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.

Favorable output (1.4:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 74% of output at range with 52% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 6.7 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
1.18
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
17%
R3
17%

Key Insights

TD defense at 40% could be a vulnerability.

Active submission threat (1.18/15min).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
574
1.62
Ratio
Absorbed
354
Chin Rating
Iron
KD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.3
High
Strikes/Min
6.7
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
67%
Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.62x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 67% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:08
R2 Control
0:48
R3 Control
0:59
R1 to Final
-14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.1pp
Body
-3.3pp
Leg
-10.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3004
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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