Best fights of Joel Álvarez
Over 13 years as a professional, Joel Álvarez has compiled a 23-5 (22) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joel Álvarez defeats Vicente Luque
On October 11, 2025 Joel Álvarez faced Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout. Álvarez was 32 years old with a record of 22-3, and Luque was 33 with a record of 23-11-1. Álvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Luque was coming off a loss. Álvarez won via unanimous decision.
2. Joel Álvarez KOs Drakkar Klose
On December 14, 2024 Joel Álvarez faced Drakkar Klose in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 31 years old with a record of 21-3, and Klose was 36 with a record of 15-2-1. Álvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Klose was on a 4-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Drakkar Klose via KO in the 1st round.
3. Joel Álvarez KOs Thiago Moisés
On November 13, 2021 Joel Álvarez faced Thiago Moisés in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 28 years old with a record of 18-2, and Moisés was 26 with a record of 15-5. Álvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Moisés was coming off a loss. Álvarez stopped Thiago Moisés via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Joel Álvarez loses to Chidi Njokuani via unanimous decision
On August 15, 2026 Joel Álvarez faced Chidi Njokuani in a welterweight bout. Álvarez was 33 years old with a record of 23-4, and Njokuani was 37 with a record of 25-12. Álvarez was coming off a loss and Njokuani was on a 2-fight losing streak. Álvarez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Njokuani.
5. Joel Álvarez submits Marc Diakiese
On July 22, 2023 Joel Álvarez faced Marc Diakiese in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 30 years old with a record of 19-3, and Diakiese was 30 with a record of 16-6. Both Álvarez and Diakiese were coming off a loss. Álvarez submitted Marc Diakiese via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
6. Joel Álvarez submits Alexander Yakovlev
On October 24, 2020 Joel Álvarez faced Alexander Yakovlev in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 27 years old with a record of 17-2, and Yakovlev was 36 with a record of 25-10-1. Álvarez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Yakovlev was coming off a loss. Álvarez submitted Alexander Yakovlev via armbar in the 1st round.
7. Joel Álvarez submits Radu Maxim
On November 24, 2018 Joel Álvarez fought Radu Maxim for the vacant AFL lightweight title. Álvarez was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Maxim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Álvarez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Álvarez submitted Radu Maxim via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Joel Álvarez KOs Elves Brener
On August 3, 2024 Joel Álvarez faced Elves Brener in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 31 years old with a record of 20-3, and Brener was 26 with a record of 16-4. Álvarez was coming off a win, while Brener was coming off a loss. Álvarez stopped Elves Brener via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Joel Álvarez submits Alexandre Ribeiro
On May 5, 2018 Joel Álvarez faced Alexandre Ribeiro in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Ribeiro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Álvarez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Álvarez submitted Alexandre Ribeiro via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Joel Álvarez submits Kevin Daniel Delgado in 26 seconds
On March 17, 2018 Joel Álvarez faced Kevin Daniel Delgado in a lightweight bout. Álvarez was 25 years old with a record of 11-1, and Delgado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Álvarez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Álvarez submitted Kevin Daniel Delgado via guillotine choke in the 1st round.