Joel Álvarez (21-3) will get back into the octagon before the end of the year. After his victory by Who ante Elvis Brener Last August, the Asturian fighter declared that he wanted activity, and that is what the UFC gave him. The next December 14, ‘The Phenomenon’ will fight in Tampa against Drakkar Klose (15-2-1) to gain a place in the lightweight top 15.
Joel comes to this confrontation with a 6-2 streak in the company, and two fights in a row won. Damir Ismagulov and Armar Tsarukyan They have been the only two fighters capable of beating the Spaniard in the company. One was in his debut, and another is the next title contender that Islam Makhachev has in his possession.
Furthermore, the Asturian has the plus of having finished all his victories, which makes him a very attractive fighter to watch. Although had asked Bobby Green, This fight could not be done so soon because the American is coming off a tough defeat by submission to Paddy Pimblett, so it was finally Klose who accepted the record. None are ranked in the division, but a resounding victory would put them in a very good position.
Joel Álvarez after his victory at the UFC Abu Dhabi.
Two fighters in similar situations
Although for the casual public Klose be a stranger, the american has a very similar record to Joel’s in the company. He has fought 11 times in the UFC, of which He has won nine and lost two, same defeats as the Spanish. Although it is true that only has finished two of those nine victories, He is a fighter who varies striking and grappling well in his fights.
The same thing happened to Drakkar as Joel did with Arman Tsarukyan, and that is that in his first trial by fire in the company lost being finalized. For this reason, a victory can serve as springboard for anyone of the two. ‘The Phenomenon’ wants to give a hit on the table, and this is your golden opportunity to make the definitive leap to a top 15 that It is just a stone’s throw away.
