Eddie Alvarez News
New UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez responds to all the recent callouts
Russell Ess - July 14, 2016
Eddie Alvarez became the UFC lightweight champion in devastating fashion when he put a beating on Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 90. Now that Alvarez holds the lightweight belt, the target has been placed on the Philadelphia native and he has been getting called out from some contenders in the lightweight division.
New UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez roasts Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Eddie Alvarez made a big statement in his UFC lightweight championship performance last week, dismantling Rafael dos Anjos in the very first round. While speaking with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of “The MMA Hour,” Alvarez had some words for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz who will be cashing in on another big payday when they fight at UFC 202 in August.
VIDEO | New UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez destroys Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 90
Russell Ess - July 8, 2016
Eddie Alvarez became the new UFC lightweight champion on Thursday night in Las Vegas, Nevada at UFC Fight Night 90.
Eddie Alvarez begs Dana White for "easier fight" following title win
bjpenndotcom - July 8, 2016
Eddie Alvarez has been the lightweight champion for less than 24 hours, however he is already looking ahead to his next fight. While the lightweight division is currently stacked with contenders such as Donald Cerrone, who holds a win over Alvarez, Tony Ferguson, and Khabib Nurmagomedov to name just a few, Alvarez wants to fight Conor McGregor. During the post-fight press conference he spoke about the situation:
VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez believes there's no such thing as over-training
bjpenndotcom - July 2, 2016
With less than one week until Rafael dos Anjos and Eddie Alvarez square off for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90, many are wondering if Alvarez has what it takes to dethrone UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.
VIDEO | Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez preview
Chris Taylor - June 25, 2016
The UFC lightweight title will be on the line July 7 in Las Vegas when current champion Rafael dos Anjos defends his strap against former Bellator title holder Eddie Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez: "Conor's not a championship fighter"
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2016
Top lightweight contender Eddie Alvarez will receive his first shot at UFC gold this July, when he takes on current champ Rafael dos Anjos for the promotions lightweight title in Las Vegas. Alvarez was a recent guest on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, where he discussed the major holes he sees in UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s game. His words:
Eddie Alvarez: "I'm the king of excitement, Pettis is a sore loser"
Chris Taylor - April 18, 2016
Top UFC lightweight contender Eddie Alvarez was a guest on today’s edition of The MMA Hour where he discussed his upcoming title fight with current division champion Rafael dos Anjos. Alvarez stated that while “RDA” is a solid all-around fighter, nothing is going to keep him from winning the belt on July 7 in Las Vegas. His words: “He’s good man. I have nothing bad to say about Rafael dos Anjos. He is a good fighter all around. He’s done a great job. But what happens on July 7 has zero to do with Rafael dos Anjos and everything to do with me. And umm, my journey to get here and my journey to win the title. So it’s not about him and what he can do or what he has done. I’m not concerned with any of that. I’m going to win the world title. If you give me the opportunity of a life time I’m going to take advantage of it and I’m going to execute.”
Eddie Alvarez on fighting Rafael dos Anjos on Fight Pass: 'I don't give a $h*t'
Russell Ess - April 18, 2016
A lot of fans were thrown off when the UFC announced that UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos would be defending his belt against top contender Eddie Alvarez on July 7th on Fight Pass. With the fight being two days before the historical and giant UFC 200 card, Alvarez was asked how he felt about being on the Fight Pass card by Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour on Monday.
Video | Eddie Alvarez wants title fight with RDA, but would settle with Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2016
Top UFC lightweight contender Eddie Alvarez has been busy campaigning for a title shot with current division champion Rafael dos Anjos.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Donald Cerrone 2?
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2016
Since losing his octagon debut to Donald Cerrone via decision at UFC 178 in September of 2014, former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez (27-4 MMA) has put together back-to-back victories over top contenders and former MMA champions Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis inside of the octagon. The 32-year-old took to Twitter where he asked “who is next”, check it out:
VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez wants Conor McGregor, talks title shot
bjpenndotcom - February 19, 2016
Ahead of March 5th’s UFC 196 lightweight title scrap between Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos, Eddie Alvarez is seeking a lightweight title shot.