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(Updated) Dustin Poirier Says Calgary Fight With Eddie Alvarez Doubtful, Despite Rival’s Latest Comment
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez caused a stir earlier on Thursday by tweeting out he’ll “see” Dustin Poirier in Calgary. But, his rival and fellow lightweight contender maintains a July 28th bout between the two is doubtful.
Recently it’s been… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Weighs-In on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez believes Conor McGregor could take out Khabib Nurmagomedov, if and when they ever fight, but, ultimately the former champ’s picking “The Eagle” to defeat the massive star.
Recently Alvarez spoke with ESNewsReporting.com, and he was asked… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Only Interested in Fighting “Wounded Gazelles”
By FCF Staff
Although Eddie Alvarez likely won’t be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former lightweight champ continues to fire verbal warnings at the new champ.
Alvarez has been arguing for sometime that he’s the only lightweight who can defeat… Read More
UFC on FOX 29: Dustin Poirier’s Chasing “Gold”, Not Rematches With Conor McGregor & Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier would love the opportunity to battle both Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez again, but the lightweight’s primary focus is UFC lightweight gold.
Poirier is booked to fight fellow contender Justin Gaethje tonight, in what will… Read More
UFC 223: Eddie Alvarez Argues He’s The Only Lightweight Who Can Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has won all 25 of his pro bouts to date, and Eddie Alvarez believes that trend will continue, until they face off in the cage.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson… Read More
Coach Believes Justin Gaethje Was on The Verge of “Breaking” Eddie Alvarez at UFC 218
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez became the first and only fighter to defeat Justin Gaethje in December. But, the latter’s coach believes his fighter was a round away from “breaking” the former lightweight champ.
Alvarez and Gaethje fought at UFC… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Wants “Mega-Fight” With UFC Deal Nearing Completion
By FCF Staff
Following Eddie Alvarez’s electrifying, KO win over Justin Gaethje last weekend, he’s calling for a “mega-fight”, as his current UFC deal nears completion.
Alvarez took Gaethje out with a booming knee to the head, in the third… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Believes he “Cared a Bit Too Much”, After Joining UFC
By FCF Staff
As Eddie Alvarez prepares for his seventh, UFC bout, the decorated fighter says he may have worried too much about making a big splash, when he signed with the promotion.
Alvarez is getting ready to face Justin… Read More
Justin Gaethje & Eddie Alvarez to Coach TUF 26
By FCF Staff
Following Justin Gaethje’s thrilling, UFC debut earlier this month, the former WSOF champ has been tapped to coach on “The Ultimate Fighter”.
Gaethje came from behind to stop Michael Johnson at the TUF 25 Finale, which took… Read More
UFC 211 Receives Eddie Alvarez – Dustin Poirier Bout
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has been booked for his next bout, after losing the lightweight title to Conor McGregor, as the UFC’s announced he’ll face Dustin Poirier. The fight will be part of the May 13th, UFC 211 card,… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Releases Statement, Says he Did “Nothing I Trained” Against Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Following his devastating defeat to Conor McGregor on Saturday, Eddie Alvarez has posted lengthy statement on Instagram, outlining what he believes went wrong at UFC 205.
Alvarez was dropped by McGregor several times in the fight, and… Read More
UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez Outlines How he “Fought a Bad Fight”
By FCF Staff
Following his disastrous and lopsided loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 205, Eddie Alvarez faced the media to discuss what went wrong.
McGregor repeatedly blasted Alvarez with big left hands throughout the main event, and the fight… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor Dominates Eddie Alvarez, Wins Second UFC Title
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor appeared to have little difficulty winning his second, UFC title tonight, as the featherweight champ cruised through Eddie Alvarez to claim the 155 title.
McGregor repeatedly blasted Alvarez with his booming left hand, and dropped… Read More
UFC 205 Weigh-In Results: Eddie Alvarez & Conor McGregor Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled for UFC 205 have weighed in, and the card’s three title fights are official.
In the headliner, Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez. McGregor came in at 154.4 for the… Read More
UFC 205: Conor McGregor Outlines Why He’ll “Butcher” Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has made it a habit to make bold and brash statements leading up to fights, and that hasn’t changed as UFC 205 nears.
The featherweight champion will challenge lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez on Saturday night,… Read More
UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez Reports he Enjoyed Title Win For “About Three Days”
By FCF Staff
Although Eddie Alvarez became one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history this past July, by winning the UFC’s 155 title, the lightweight was quickly ready to move on.
Alvarez took out Rafael dos Anjos at… Read More