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Joel Álvarez Declares Welterweight Move Permanent: ‘This Is A New Chapter In My Life’

Álvarez (22-3) confirmed his full-time move to welterweight ahead of his UFC Rio clash with Vicente Luque (23-11) this Saturday, dismissing any return to lightweight. “Boys, I’m here! This is a new chapter in my life, a new career at 170,” he said. The Spanish finisher aims to make an immediate statement in his debut against the seasoned contender.