Joel Alvarez vs. Drakkar Klose – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Joel “El Fenomeno” Alvarez will take on Drakkar Klose in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 63 card.

Alvarez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Klose, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Alvarez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.39 per minute. On the other hand, Klose boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.37 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Joel Alvarez vs. Drakkar Klose matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Joel Alvarez is coming in with a 21-3-0 record. Alvarez will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Elves Brener at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov in August.

Klose, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Joel Alvarez on August 3, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 15-2-1 record.

Joel Alvarez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 36-year-old Drakkar Klose is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Joel Alvarez stats

→ Alvarez’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Alvarez lands 4.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Alvarez’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Alvarez’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Alvarez’s takedown defense is 42%.

Alvarez comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Klose fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 4.37 significant strikes per minute. Joel Alvarez also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Klose’s 1.58 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

Drakkar Klose stats

→ Klose’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Klose lands 4.37 significant strikes per minute.
→ Klose’s takedown accuracy is 26%.
→ Klose’s takedown average is 1.58 per 15 minutes.
→ Klose’s takedown defense is 69%.

Drakkar spent, on average, 12:07 minutes in the Octagon, and Joel has an average fight time of 7:36 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Joel or Drakkar? Sound off in the comments.

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