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Report: Eddie Alvarez Can Contractually Demand Third Fight With Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Will Brooks may have upset Michael Chandler to secure Bellator’s interim lightweight title, but it looks as though the rising fighter isn’t guaranteed the next shot at reigning champ Eddie Alvarez.
Brooks was tapped to face Chandler… Read More
Bellator 120: Michael Chandler Plans to “Flow” With Loss of Eddie Alvarez Rubber Match, Ready to Battle Will Brooks
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although, for now, Michael Chandler has lost his opportunity to secure a second win over Eddie Alvarez and reclaim the Bellator lightweight title, he doesn’t seem phased by what’s unfolded in the last… Read More
Bellator Champ Eddie Alvarez Apologizes for Criticizing Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
After relaying that he didn’t understand why Bellator has elected to crown an interim lightweight champ at the promotion’s pay-per-view event this Saturday, Eddie Alvarez has apologized for the comments.
The lightweight champ was forced to withdraw… Read More
Report: Bellator’s Eddie Alvarez Doesn’t “Get Why” Interim Title Fight is Booked
By FCF Staff
Bellator has booked Will Brooks to fight Michael Chandler this Saturday in the promotion’s pay-per-view debut, but lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez isn’t exactly sure why the fight needs to be for an interim title.
Alvarez was recently… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Withdrawing From Bellator 120
By FCF Staff
It looks as though a foundational part of Bellator’s pay-per-view card next Saturday might be cancelled, as Eddie Alvarez has reportedly withdrawn from his rubber match with Michael Chandler due to injury.
Alvarez vs. Chandler III was… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Says Gilbert Melendez “Don’t Ever Want to Sign With a Company Where I’m At”
By FCF Staff
Recently it looked like Gilbert Melendez might throw down with Bellator’s top lightweights over the coming months, until the renowned fighter re-signed with the UFC and was booked to fight Anthony Pettis. While the new deal will… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: The Top 10 Reasons Eddie Alvarez Made The Right Call Sticking With Bellator
By Joshua Molina
So whether he likes it or not Eddie Alvarez is coming home.
Alvarez of course had eyes for the UFC, but Bellator wasn’t ready to give him up yet. That’s good for him, even if he doesn’t… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Releases Statement Regarding “Speculation” About Bellator Settlement
By FCF Staff
Bellator recently sent a shockwave throughout MMA by announcing that the promotion was ending its legal battle with Eddie Alvarez, and that the former lightweight champ will rematch Michael Chandler on November 2nd. Due to the surprising… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Says He’s “Going to Trial” With Bellator: “There Will Be No Settlement”
By FCF Staff
The legal battle between Edddie Alvarez and Bellator doesn’t appear to be settling down, as the promotion’s former lightweight champ has announced via Twitter that the two parties are headed to a courtroom. In addition, Alvarez has… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Will Not Fight at UFC 159 After Judge’s Ruling
By FCF Staff
Former Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will not compete at the upcoming, April 27th, UFC 159 card in Newark, New Jersey, after a judge reportedly ruled today against an injunction that would have cleared him to compete… Read More
Report: UFC’s Bid For Eddie Alvarez Includes PPV Cut, Plans For Quick Title Shot
By FCF Staff
The battle for Eddie Alvarez has gotten heated as expected, and now that Bellator is suing the highly regarded fighter over the promotion’s latest bid, details have emerged about what the UFC is offering the free agent.… Read More
Report: Bellator Counters UFC Offer to Former Champ Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently relayed that the bidding war with Bellator for its former lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez was “going to get ugly,” and today there is word that the promotion has indeed countered the UFC’s… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Battle for Eddie Alvarez Is “Going to Get Ugly”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen where former Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will compete next, and it’s no secret that the highly regarded fighter is attracting plenty of interest on the free agent market. While for some… Read More
ONE FC’s Victor Cui Discusses Promotion’s “Gigantic Advantage,” Possibility of U.S. Show and Free Agent Eddie Alvarez
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the announcement this week that ONE FC has partnered with the Malaysian telecommunications company Tune Talk, it’s another indication that the Asian promotion is taking steps to become a considerable presence in the MMA world. Not… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Eddie Alvarez the First Big Trophy in the UFC/Bellator Cable War
By Joshua Molina
Bellator appears poised to make a big impact at the start of the New Year. With its well done, “MMA is Coming Home” commercials, Bellator is building positive buzz.
Bellator plans to move to Spike TV in… Read More
Bellator 76: Eddie Alvarez KO’s Patricky Freire in Emphatic Fashion
By FCF Staff
If it ends up being Eddie Alvarez’s last Bellator appearance, he’ll exit the promotion in memorable fashion, as the renowned lightweight knocked out Patricky “Pitbull” Freire with a stunning head kick tonight in Windsor,… Read More
Bellator 76 Weigh-Ins: Eddie Alvarez and Patricky Freire Ready for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Bellator has returned to Windsor, Ontario for its latest offering, which will see former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez take on Patricky “Pitbull” Freire tomorrow night. The card, which will be hosted by The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Eddie Alvarez Should Say ‘No’ to the UFC
By Joshua Molina
Win or lose Friday night, Eddie Alvarez should stay in Bellator Fighting Championship.
Alvarez rose to stardom in Bellator. They treated him well and gave him opportunities. For awhile there a few years ago Alvarez was regarded… Read More
Caesars Windsor to Host Bellator 76, Eddie Alvarez vs. Patricky Freire Headlining
Featherweight Tourney Quarterfinals Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, Eddie Alvarez will take on another of the promotion’s top lightweights in Patricky Freire, October 12th, in Windsor, Ontario. The Bellator 76 card will also feature the quarterfinals of the promotion’s… Read More