Joel Alvarez (The Phenomenon) triumphs in his UFC welterweight debut and we celebrate it in style

On October 11, 2025 , at the UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Joel Alvarez took a decisive step in his career: he defeated Brazilian Vicente Luque by unanimous decision in what was his debut in the welterweight division (170 pounds). after leaving the lightweight division.

✅ Outstanding victory

• Alvarez won the fight with even scores in all three rounds (30-26, 30-26, 30-26 according to sources).

• With this victory, his professional record reaches 23 wins and 3 losses .

• The victory not only reaffirms his status as one of the great Spanish talents in MMA, but also marks his successful transition to welterweight , a more demanding category full of top competitors.

🔍 What it means for your career

• Moving up a weight class is a physical and mental challenge: with his height (1.90 m) it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to make the cut for lightweight, so the jump to welterweight makes a lot of strategic sense.

• This victory against Luque, an experienced fighter in the division, opens new doors for him to aspire to elite-level fights.

• From a branding perspective, each of Joel's victories reinforces his value as a fighter and ambassador of the sport in Spain, which also translates into opportunities for collaborations, sponsorships and merchandising.

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