Tag: Eddie Alvarez

  • Eddie Alvarez calls for a trilogy fight with Michael Chandler following UFC 281, ‘Iron’ responds

    Eddie Alvarez calls for a trilogy fight with Michael Chandler following UFC 281, ‘Iron’ responds

    Eddie Alvarez called for a trilogy fight with his former foe Michael Chandler following UFC 281. It didn’t take Chandler long to respond. Many moons ago, Alvarez and Chandler gave Bellator two electrifying bouts, which are nailed into the memory books. After undergoing nine rounds together, the bad blood was still left unsettled, with both […]

  • Dan Hardy keen to face Eddie Alvarez & Shinya Aoki after John Wayne Parr fight in ONE Championship

    Dan Hardy keen to face Eddie Alvarez & Shinya Aoki after John Wayne Parr fight in ONE Championship

    Dan Hardy has been itching to lace up the gloves again for a long time. Having been released from his UFC contract earlier this year, it looks like ‘the Outlaw’ may be about to get his wish in ONE Championship. Having last competed in MMA in 2012, the 39 year old is looking to make […]

  • Eddie Alvarez has no interest in Michael Chandler trilogy

    Eddie Alvarez has no interest in Michael Chandler trilogy

    Eddie Alvarez has shot down talk of a trilogy against former Bellator rival Michael Chandler. The pair first met in 2011 in a bout that is now considered a classic. Chandler submitted Alvarez in the 4th round to become the Bellator lightweight champion. Yahoo! Sports voted it the Fight of the Year. Two years later […]

  • Eddie Alvarez: ‘Gil like a cheerleader looking to get with the QB’

    Eddie Alvarez: ‘Gil like a cheerleader looking to get with the QB’

    Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez recently challenged former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez to a fight inside the UFC’s octagon. “El Nino” also noted that he would like the potential Alvarez fight to take place in Mexico City this June. Alvarez initially responded to Melendez request by politely asking if the fight could take […]

  • UFC Fight Night 59 Fight Card Finalized

    UFC Fight Night 59 Fight Card Finalized

    The UFC returns to “Beantown” on January 18 for “UFC Fight Night 59”, an event headlined by a featherweight bout featuring Conor McGregor taking on Dennis Siver. In the evenings co-main event, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will take on former Bellator lightweight title holder Eddie Alvarez. Here is the official “UFC Fight Night […]

  • PHOTO | Eddie Alvarez Wife Has Baby Girl

    PHOTO | Eddie Alvarez Wife Has Baby Girl

    UFC lightweight Eddie Alvarez’ wife had a baby girl yesterday night. Eddie posted a photo on Instagram of his newborn baby daughter. My Princess has arrived !!!!!!!! Very Eventful Day , Jamie made it look easy … Tuff Tuff Alvarez Women !! A photo posted by Eddie Alvarez (@ealvarezfight) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:48pm PST […]

  • Eddie Alvarez: ‘Losing to Cerrone pissed me off a lot’

    Eddie Alvarez: ‘Losing to Cerrone pissed me off a lot’

    “It was bad (dealing with loss). I’ve been fighting for a long time and I thought I knew how to deal with losing a lot better than how I dealt with it. For me, it’s always good to lose every once in a while. I don’t really care about winning, as long as I don’t […]

  • Fury vs. Cowboy?

    Fury vs. Cowboy?

    Undefeated UFC lightweight Myles “Fury” Jury (15-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has apparently been offered a fight with surging 155-pound contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “Fury” gave fans the inside scoop earlier today: I’m getting asked non-stop when I’m fighting next and if it’ll be against Donald Cerrone. Just to let you all have a little inside […]

  • UFC 178 Medical Suspensions: Kennedy Out Up To 6 Months

    UFC 178 Medical Suspensions: Kennedy Out Up To 6 Months

    UFC 178 took place this past weekend, and what a night it was for fight fans. Below are the full medical suspensions for the event, fighters not listed suffered no significant injuries, and are suspended for the mandatory 7-days. MMAFighting obtained the medical report from the NSAC. Tim Kennedy: Required to clear left orbital inferior […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Donald Cerrone Has “Great News”

    QUICK TWITT: Donald Cerrone Has “Great News”

    UFC lightweight Donald Cerrone is fresh off a big win over Eddie Alvarez at UFC 178 this past weekend, and it appears that ‘Cowboy’ already has great news for fans. Leaving Vegas headed home! Back to work!!! And sure did leave with some great news — Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) September 29, 2014 The news very […]

  • Donald Cerrone Talks UFC 178 Win Over Eddie Alvarez

    Donald Cerrone Talks UFC 178 Win Over Eddie Alvarez

    Following his dominant UFC 178 performance against Eddie Alvarez, Donald Cerrone joined the crew on Fox Sports 1 to discuss what he’s changed in his training camp, who he wants to fight next, and his desire to fight until he’s 56 years old. Check it out:

  • QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Cerrone’s Win Over Alvarez

    QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Cerrone’s Win Over Alvarez

    Yesterday night in the co-main event of UFC 178, Donald Cerrone defeated Eddie Alvarez, extending his win streak to 5. Below are some of the best Tweets from UFC fighters regarding the Fight Of The Night performance by the two men. @joerogan I know you like me so I won't hold the "last great fighter […]

  • Donald Cerrone Aiming To Fight Again In 2014

    Donald Cerrone Aiming To Fight Again In 2014

    Donald Cerrone is never one to shy away from a fight, or to stay on the sidelines for an extended period of time. Given that, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Cowboy wants a quick turnaround after his UFC 178 co-main event win over Eddie Alvarez last night. He spoke during the post-fight press […]

  • REPLAY! Full Fight Highlights: Cerrone Batters Alvarez, Picks Up Decision

    REPLAY! Full Fight Highlights: Cerrone Batters Alvarez, Picks Up Decision

    Last night at UFC 178, Donald Cowboy Cerrone continued his win streak by defeating Eddie Alvarez via unanimous decision. Cowboy landed brutal leg kicks that ultimately left Alvarez limping. Check out the full fight highlights below:

  • REPLAY! Donald Cerrone Gets Unanimous Decision Win Over Eddie Alvarez

    REPLAY! Donald Cerrone Gets Unanimous Decision Win Over Eddie Alvarez

    Earlier tonight at UFC 178, Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the UFC. The fight went the distance, and saw Cowboy pick up a unanimous decision victory that left Alvarez limping from the brutal leg kicks. You can catch the full fight highlights below:

  • UFC 178 Results: Cerrone Extends Win Streak with Victory Over Alvarez

    UFC 178 Results: Cerrone Extends Win Streak with Victory Over Alvarez

    Eddie Alvarez put on a good display in the opening round and outstruck Donald Cerrone. Cerrone had not yet found a comfortable striking distance and Alvarez’s constant movement was hard to predict. Alvarez came from different angles and kept Cerrone guessing in the opening round, but it seemed like Alvarez was spent after the first […]

  • “UFC 178” Results: Gamburyan Makes Comeback, Submits Gibson In Round 2

    “UFC 178” Results: Gamburyan Makes Comeback, Submits Gibson In Round 2

    Manny Gamburyan may have earned himself a “Performance of the Night” bonus with his showing in the octagon tonight against Cody Gibson. This was the first bout of the night and it aired exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. All signs were pointing to Gamburyan losing by technical knockout as he kept getting wobbled with Gibson’s […]

  • Alvarez: Fans Think Cerrone Is God

    Alvarez: Fans Think Cerrone Is God

    Eddie Alvarez is set to make his UFC debut tonight at UFC 178 in the co-main event against Donald Cerrone. Ahead of the bout, Alvarez feels that many are counting him out, and he plans on putting on a spectacle on the big stage tonight. He spoke with MMAFighting. “I think [Cerrone] is a little […]

  • UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog – Episode 6

    UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog – Episode 6

    It’s fight day! To get fans even more hyped for the fights (if they weren’t already) take a look back at the fighters lives prior to the weigh-ins with episode 6 of the UFC’s Embedded vlog.

  • “UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso” Official Results Thread

    “UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso” Official Results Thread

    In case you can’t catch UFC 178 tonight, you can read up on all the results below! Main Card (Pay-Per View) Demetrious Johnson def. Chris Cariaso by way of Submission (Kimura) 2:29 of Round 2 Donald Cerrone def. Eddie Alvarez by way of Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Conor Poirier def. Dustin Poirier by way […]

  • Watch Tonight’s UFC 178 Post-Fight Press Conference Live on BJPENN.COM

    Watch Tonight’s UFC 178 Post-Fight Press Conference Live on BJPENN.COM

    Following the action on Pay-Per View tonight, tune in to BJPENN.com to catch the post-fight press conference live!

  • DANACAM: Cerrone vs. Alvarez Staredown

    DANACAM: Cerrone vs. Alvarez Staredown

    Yesterday the weigh-ins for UFC 178 were held. Cameramen shot the event from over UFC President Dana White’s shoulder, giving fans a first person view of the action. Here we have the co-main event staredown between Donald Cerrone vs. Eddie Alvarez.

  • UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 5

    UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 5

    Last night the UFC released the final episode of their UFC 178 embedded vlog series leading up to UFC 178 tonight on Pay-Per View.

  • Alvarez: Dana And Lorenzo Know I Should Be Fighting Champions

    Alvarez: Dana And Lorenzo Know I Should Be Fighting Champions

    Eddie Alvarez has yet to fight inside the UFC, however tomorrow night that will change when he steps into the Octagon against #5 ranked Donald Cerrone. Regardless of his lack of UFC experience, the former Bellator MMA champion feels that he he should be fighting the UFC champion, Anthony Pettis. He spoke to MMAFighting: “The […]

  • REPLAY! Watch UFC 178 Fighters Weigh-in

    REPLAY! Watch UFC 178 Fighters Weigh-in

    Earlier today the UFC 178 weigh-ins took place. In case you missed them, you can rewatch the event below. UFC 178 takes place tomorrow night, and is headlined by Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso, where Johnson will look to defend his flyweight championship and continue his reign as the only flyweight champion in UFC history. […]

  • PHOTOS | Staredowns From UFC 178 Weigh-ins

    PHOTOS | Staredowns From UFC 178 Weigh-ins

    UFC 178 takes place tomorrow night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The weigh-ins for the event took place just moments ago. Check out the staredowns from all the main card fighters below! Demetrious Johnson vs. Chris Cariaso – for flyweight title Donald Cerrone vs. Eddie Alvarez

  • UFC 178 Weigh-in Results

    UFC 178 Weigh-in Results

    The fighters are fresh off the scale from their UFC 178 weigh-ins just moments ago, and all fighters have made weight! Below is the full fight lineup, as well as the weight each fighter came in at. UFC 178 takes place tomorrow night only on Pay-Per View, and will be headlined by Demetrious Johnson, as […]

  • Fighters Predict UFC 178 Cerrone vs. Alvarez

    Fighters Predict UFC 178 Cerrone vs. Alvarez

    UFC 178 takes place tomorrow night, and one of the many high-profile bouts for the event takes place in the co-main event between Donald Cerrone and Eddie Alvarez. MMAJunkie caught up with some of the stars of the event to give their picks for who takes the fight. Dominick Cruz: We like Alvarez because he […]