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Eddie Alvarez is not happy about Dana White’s plan to end early weigh-ins
On the latest episode of the UFC Unfiltered podcast, UFC President Dana White announced that he plans to work with athletic commissions to end the practice of early weigh-ins. In his eyes, this practice is a major driver in the recent trend of fighters missing weight. “Yes, I do think it’s [the early weigh-ins that […]
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Coach Mark Henry explains why Eddie Alvarez has “best chance” to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who now owns an insane overall record of 26-0, is looking more and more like an unstoppable force. In the opinion of renowned MMA coach Mark Henry, however, his pupil Eddie Alvarez has all the prerequisites to crack the Nurmagomedov code. Henry explained why he believes the former champ Eddie […]
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Eddie Alvarez roasts Khabib Nurmagomedov: People are literally sleeping during Khabib time
Former UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez, who is now set to rematch Dustin Poirier in the main event of the UFC’s July 28 return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is hoping that a big win will position him for a title shot opposite reigning lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. That being said, Alvarez doesn’t seem to be […]
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Eddie Alvarez says he’s “not super excited” about Dustin Poirier rematch in Calgary
Last night, after much back-and-forth, we learned that a rematch between former UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez and surging contender Dustin Poirier will officially go down this July 28 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The negotiations for this fight were not exactly breezy, but both fighters have agreed to it, and it’s a go. See you in […]
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Eddie Alvarez to Dustin Poirier: “See you in Calgary”
Earlier this month, it was reported that the UFC’s July 28 return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada could be headlined by a rematch between top lightweight contenders Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. While these reports were met with heaps of excitement, it then sounded as though the fight wouldn’t be happening after all, as Alvarez assured […]
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Dustin Poirier responds to reports of Eddie Alvarez rematch: I want that title shot
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the UFC’s July 28 return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada could be topped by a rematch between surging lightweight contender Dustin Poirier and former champion Eddie Alvarez. Shortly after the reports of this rematch surfaced, Eddie Alvarez assured Ariel Helwani that the fight is “not fucking happening” and that he won’t be […]
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Eddie Alvarez shuts down talk of Poirier and Diaz fights, demands new UFC contract
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the UFC’s July 28 return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada could be topped by a rematch between surging lightweight contender Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez. These reports were particularly timely given the trouble the UFC seems to be having ironing out the details of the women’s flyweight title fight between Nicco […]
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Report | UFC eyeing Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier rematch for return to Calgary
When Dustin Poirier knocked out Justin Gaethje in the thrilling main event of the UFC’s recent stop in Glendale, AZ, it seemed like he’d all but locked up a bout with new UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Poirier even claimed that he’d been contacted by Nurmagomedov’s team about a potential fight. “Khabib’s manager reached out […]
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Eddie Alvarez blasts “paper champion” Khabib Nurmagomedov
Eddie Alvarez blasts “paper champion” Khabib Nurmagomedov Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez (29-5 MMA) was in attendance at last night’s UFC Fight Night 128 event in Atlantic City. “The Underground King” is currently awaiting his next assignment from UFC officials, this after scoring a thrilling third-round knockout victory over the previously undefeated Justin Gaethje […]
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VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez “I beat Nate Diaz’s friend up right in front of him and he didn’t do sh*t”
VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez “I beat Nate Diaz’s friend up right in front of him and he didn’t do sh*t” Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is currently waiting on his next octagon assignment. “The Underground King” was last seen in action at December’s UFC 218 event in Detroit where he scored a thrilling third-round […]
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Eddie Alvarez sends message of “absolute respect” to kindred spirit Carlos Condit
There are a few special fighters who will go down in MMA history based on their propensity for extreme violence in the cage. Former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler is one. Former World Series of Fight lightweight champ Justin Gaethje is another. Then there’s the so-called “most violent man in MMA” Eddie Alvarez. And of […]
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Eddie Alvarez makes prediction for possible Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
One of the biggest fights that could possibly be made in MMA today is a showdown between undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former champion Conor McGregor. This potential matchup has fans divided right down the middle, as some firmly believe that Nurmagomedov would pound McGregor into applesauce on the mat, while others feel […]
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Eddie Alvarez argues he is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s kryptonite: “Everyone knows it”
Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC lightweight title with a decision win over last-minute replacement opponent Al Iaquinta. While Nurmagomedov’s title win, which moved him to an insane 26-0 overall, wasn’t entirely flawless, it did strengthen his reputation as a seemingly unbeatable fighter. While many fight fans […]
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Eddie Alvarez explains why he couldn’t accept short-notice fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
When Tony Ferguson was forced out the UFC 223 main event with a freak injury, the UFC began a desperate search for a replacement opponent for Khabib Nurmagomedov. While they ultimately landed on UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway, there were a few other options on the table, including Brian Ortega and Eddie Alvarez. Speaking during […]
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Kevin Lee Chose Edson Barboza over Eddie Alvarez, Says He Likes A Challenge
In attendance at last Saturday’s UFC 222 event was a myriad of different stars, ranging from actors to fighters. One of which included the recent interim lightweight title challenger, “the Mo-Town Phenom” Kevin Lee. The charismatic young lightweight contender has just recently had his next fight announced and it will be against a fellow perennial […]
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VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez Takes a Crack at Why Conor McGregor Hasn’t Been Stripped
If you’re still confused about the UFC’s lightweight title situation, you’re not the only one. Even Tony Ferguson is frustrated. Dana White was criticized for not being clear when he announced that Ferguson’s bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 would be for a title, but didn’t clarify which title would be on the line. […]
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BREAKING | Eddie Alvarez Goes Off on ‘Phony’ Nate Diaz for Turning Down Their Fight
As soon as Nate Diaz announced that he’s tired of waiting on the sidelines and ready to come back to bring excitement to the UFC again, a lot of fighters wanted to get on that action. Dana White said he was going to offer him a fight, but that it wasn’t going to be Tyron […]
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Nate Diaz says he is ready to return and two top lightweights have already offered their services
Nate Diaz says he is ready to return and two top lightweights have already offered their services. Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz took to social media earlier this evening where he announced that he is “sick of sitting around” and revealed that fight fans will see him back in action this May or […]
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Dustin Poirier Calls the ‘King of Violence’ Eddie Alvarez a Track Team Captain
Dana White just said yesterday that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson would be the next fight they make. Whether or not it will be for the interim lightweight title or the undisputed lightweight title, will depend solely on if and when Conor McGregor decides he is coming back. This leaves Dustin Poirier wondering just who […]
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Eddie Alvarez Responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘Unprofessional’ Comments
Back at UFC 218, the UFC’s unofficial ‘Most Violent’ title was on the line between Justin Gaethje and Eddie Alvarez and they tore the house down. It was brutal. It was bloody. It was nearly three whole rounds of nonstop destruction. Even Gaethje was happy with losing to Alvarez by knockout. It seems like the […]
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Tony Ferguson Goes Off on Eddie Alvarez Over ‘Made-Up’ Title
When Eddie Alvarez knocked out Justin Gaethje with a brutal knee after their UFC 218 war, in his mind, he won the unofficial Most Violent UFC title. It was something that he created due to limbo at lightweight and the nature of the fight he had before him. However, there is a real belt in […]
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Savage Justin Gaethje Proud to Have Lost to Eddie Alvarez by a Knockout
18 wins. 15 finishes. No equal for six years. That is, until Justin Gaethje ended up meeting former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. It was the bloody war that the UFC and those two savages promised us. There was no gold on the line, but the added stipulation of an unofficial violence title up for […]
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VIDEO | Paul Felder Has Strong Criticisms Over The UFC’s Unofficial Most Violent Title
Eddie Alvarez’s fight with Justin Gaethje came and went and it was everything they said it would be and more. Leading up to the fight, Alvarez created an unofficial title forged in violence that would be up for grabs in their UFC 218 bout. His jaw swollen like it contained a softball, Alvarez captured that […]
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PHOTO | Dustin Poirier Has a Christmas Present for Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez knows that the title picture at lightweight is all jumbled up so he just invented his own belt. It’s not gold, you don’t wear it, but it already has a challenger. Alvarez declared that he took the UFC Most Violent title away from Justin Gaethje at UFC 218, a title that Dustin Poirier […]
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Alvarez Willing to Keep Being the Most Violent Lightweight, Says the Title has Lost Value
It seems that former Bellator and UFC Lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez is in no rush to get back to the title. Primarily because he knows it will take awhile for things to get back into motion atop the always stacked 155 lb division. Top contender @EAlvarezFight is in no hurry to fight the UFC lightweight […]
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Dustin Poirier Wants to Give Another Boxing Lesson to ‘Piece of Sh-t’ Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is now at the top of the lightweight rankings and knocking on the door for another title shot after a Fight of the Night performance against Justin Gaethje. However, there is more than just the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Edson Barboza who stands between Alvarez and either interim or undisputed gold. Lurking […]
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VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez Runs Play-by-Play of His Justin Gaethje KO
Eddie Alvarez watching his Gaethje KO: “He’ll recover within like a quarter second and then you’ll be in a whole ‘nother fight again. That’s the kind of animal Justin Gaethje is.” pic.twitter.com/3xPMBImfJ0 — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 7, 2017 There wasn’t a gold belt on the line in Eddie Alvarez’s Fight of the Night with Justin […]
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VIDEO | Joey Diaz Gives a Tremendous Review of UFC 218 and Warns Stipe Miocic
We are all still catching our breath from UFC 218 as we land in the middle of yet another fight week. That Detroit card is one of those line-ups of fights where you lose your voice from screaming and your legs are sore the next day from jumping on and off the couch reacting to […]