Eddie Alvarez News
Eddie Alvarez explains why Michael Chandler's UFC tenure has been "frustrating" for him
Cole Shelton - January 2, 2025
Eddie Alvarez is frustrated with how Michael Chandler’s UFC tenure has gone. Alvarez and Chander fought twice in Bellator with both fighters winning a fight. Alvarez went on to become a UFC champ, while Chandler was the Bellator champ, but since joining the UFC, ‘Iron’ has had his struggles.
MMA legend doubts Conor McGregor fights outside UFC anytime soon: 'I just know how difficult it is'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 26, 2024
One former UFC legend doesn’t believe that Conor McGregor will be fighting outside of the UFC again for a long time, and that’s if he ever does get the chance. McGregor has long hinted at potentially stepping back into the boxing ring and even throwing hands under the BKFC banner. The “Notorious” one acquired minority ownership stake in BKFC and he’s teased possibly going one-on-one with Mike Perry.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens announced for BKFC KnuckleMania on January 25th
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens will meet at BKFC KnuckleMania 5 early next year. ‘The Underground King’ has quickly become one of the bare-knuckle boxing promotion’s biggest stars. After leaving ONE Championship in late 2022, Eddie Alvarez signed with BKFC. The following April, the former UFC lightweight champion put forth a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in a five-round war with Chad Mendes.
Eddie Alvarez makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2024
Eddie Alvarez has made his prediction for a possible rematch between UFC lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan had a competitive showdown back in 2019. Makhachev emerged victorious via unanimous decision. While Makhachev has gone on to become a UFC champion with three successful title defenses, Tsarukyan hasn’t done too bad either, going 9-1 since that encounter.
BKFC champion Austin Trout welcomes fights with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez: "It does intrigue me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 9, 2024
Former boxing world champion and current BKFC titleholder Austin Trout is intrigued by potential matchups with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. Trout certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the sweet science. He has shared the ring with the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, Jermall and Jermell Charlo, and Erislandy Lara. Trout even defeated Cotto via unanimous decision back in late 2012. He has taken that experience to blossom in bare knuckle boxing, recently capturing the BKFC Welterweight Championship.
Text messages emerge showing Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta celebrating “cut throat” negotiations with Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2023
A string of released text messages have shown Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta celebrating the “cut throat” nature of their business dealings. The ongoing antitrust lawsuit is something to keep a real eye on heading into 2024. While business is booming for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, this class action could hit them hard – and we don’t say that lightly. The potential damages could enter the billions if they lose in court, with the main claim being that they purposefully bought out competitors while driving down fighter pay.
BKFC’s David Feldman reveals more than a million PPV pirates illegally streamed ‘Mike Perry vs Eddie Alvarez’
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2023
BKFC president David Feldman has revealed that over a million unique IP addresses streamed BKFC 56: Mike Perry vs Eddie Alvarez. Bare-knuckle boxing has taken off in the last few years and BKFC have been at the forefront of that. They have worked incredibly hard to put on some blockbuster events and last weekend, we saw another one. BKFC 56 went down in Salt Lake City with the main event pitting Mike Perry against Eddie Alvarez. In what proved to be an incredible bout, it was BKFC regular Mike Perry who got his hand raised in victory.
Eddie Alvarez slams 'Dirty' UFC treatment of Nate Diaz after leaked emails: "That's the sport"
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez hopes fighters pay attention to Nate Diaz. The Stockton slugger has been out of the ring since a loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring in August. For Nate Diaz, the first was his first outside of the UFC in over a decade. Famously, he submitted Tony Ferguson in the final fight of his stint last September, fighting ‘El Cucuy’ after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight.
Eddie Alvarez speaks out on BKFC 56 loss to Mike Perry: "I really dared to be great"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 3, 2023
Eddie Alvarez fell short against Mike Perry at BKFC 56, but he still holds his head up high. Alvarez and Perry shared the ring inside the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City on December 2. In the battle of two former UFC bruisers competing for the symbolic “King of Violence” title, “Platinum” emerged victorious. While Alvarez had his moments, it was clear that he was slowing down near the end of round two due to the damage Perry dished out. Before round three could begin, Alvarez’s corner stopped the fight.
Pros react after Mike Perry defeats Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez collided in the headliner of tonight’s BKFC 56 event in Salt Lake City, Utah. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-1 BKFC) were competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.
BKFC 56 Results: Mike Perry stops Eddie Alvarez (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s BKFC 56 results, including the main event between Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) will be competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.
BKFC 56: 'Perry vs. Alvarez' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
The ring returns to Salt Lake City for tonight’s BKFC 56 event, a seven-bout fight card headlined by Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) will be competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.
Eddie Alvarez explains why former UFC champion Conor McGregor would “do well” in bare knuckle boxing: “He has a good style for it”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2023
Former Conor McGregor foe Eddie Alvarez believes the “Notorious” would find success in bare knuckle boxing. McGregor took the MMA world by surprise with his appearance at BKFC 41 in Colorado back in April. McGregor was given a special BKFC belt and walked around the crowd and the cage with his Proper No. 12 Irish Whisky. He even had a cordial staredown with Mike Perry at the end of the night.
Eddie Alvarez says he got Mike Perry's blood tested following the BKFC 56 press conference: "The results came back today"
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2023
The war of words between Eddie Alvarez and Mike Perry has begun following their recent staredown at the BKFC 56 press conference. Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) and Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) are set to collide for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 2nd.
WATCH | Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez trade body shots in unique faceoff ahead of 'King of Violence' fight at BKFC 56
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2023
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez had their first faceoff ahead of their BKFC 56 main event on Dec. 2. Perry and Alvarez are set to fight for the ‘King of Violence’ belt in Salt Lake City, Utah in a highly-anticipated matchup. It’s a fight that promises to bring violence and should be action-packed for however it long it lasts.
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez trade barbs following newly announced fight at BKFC 56
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2023
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez went at each other in a joint interview recently ahead of their clash at BKFC 56. As many fans know, Mike Perry is widely considered to be the face of bare-knuckle boxing. His time in BKFC has been incredibly successful up to this point. As such, quickly made a name for himself as one of their biggest stars.
Mike Perry teases a former UFC champion as his next opponent for BKFC: “Cut the check and cut his neck”
Harry Kettle - September 25, 2023
BKFC star Mike Perry has teased a showdown with a former UFC champion for his next fight in the promotion. Over the course of the last few years, Mike Perry has carved out a fantastic niche for himself in the world of combat sports. Following his run with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he decided to test the waters in bare-knuckle boxing. Ever since then, it’s safe to say that he has become the face of BKFC.
Eddie Alvarez expresses interest in trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier following recent Twitter exchange: “I out dogged you the first match”
Susan Cox - September 6, 2023
Eddie Alvarez is expressing an interest in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier following a recent exchange on Twitter. Alvarez (30-8 MMA) left the UFC in July of 2018 after being defeated by Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) via TKO in round 2. ‘The Underground King’ went on to sign with ONE Championship later that year.