Eddie Alvarez News
Dana White will understand if Eddie Alvarez wants to finish his career elsewhere
Drake Riggs - August 7, 2018
The wild and highly anticipated UFC on Fox 30 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada has come and gone. In a thrilling main event, wrongs were righted from UFC 211. In the said main event, Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez ran things back as they went to war. Only lasting a round and a half just like in their first encounter, this time Poirier put an exclamation point on things as he finished Alvarez with strikes.
Eddie Alvarez issues statement on Poirier loss, discusses coaching and officiating drama
Tom Taylor - August 1, 2018
Last week, former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez came up short in a high-stakes rematch with Dustin Poirier, succumbing to a storm of second-round strikes. In the immediate fallout of this tough loss, Alvarez was quiet. On Wednesday afternoon, however, the former champion and lightweight great broke his silence with a deep and meditative statement.
Coach admits he accidentally advised Eddie Alvarez to throw a 12-6 elbow: "I feel horrible"
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
Eddie Alvarez’s UFC on Fox 30 rematch with Dustin Poirier did not go the way he planned. Instead, the all-action lightweight star was swarmed and TKO’d in the second round. That said, Alvarez was not without his moments in the fight. In fact, it could even be argued that Alvarez was soundly in control of the fight until he landed an illegal 12-6 elbow from full mount, which prompted referee Marc Goddard to stand the fight. It was shortly after this standup that Alvarez was defeated, after all.
Marc Goddard addresses controversial standup in Dustin Poirier vs. Eddie Alvarez fight
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2018
On Sunday night, in the main event of UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez finally stepped into the cage for a do-over of their controversial 2017 no contest. In the end, Poirier would win this rematch with a violent second-round volley. Unfortunately, this rematch produced a whole new dose of controversy. In the second round, Alvarez had full mount on Poirier, who was wedged against the cage, unable to move. Alvarez then landed an illegal 12-6 elbow — one of the most frequently debated fouls in MMA — on Poirier’s shoulder, which prompted referee Marc Goddard to step in and issue Alvarez a warning. Instead of letting the action continue on the mat, however, Goddard then reset Poirier and Alvarez in the standing position in the center of the Octagon. No longer trapped, Poirier then poured on the offense, and got the TKO win.
UFC on FOX 30: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 Results
Chris Taylor - July 28, 2018
Unable to catch today’s UFC on FOX 30 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada? BJPENN.com has you covered! Stay glued to this page for up to the minute live results from all of tonight’s action. UFC on FOX 30 is headlined by a key lightweight rematch featuring former division champion Eddie Alvarez taking on surging contender Dustin Poirier.
Eddie Alvarez weighs in on Conor McGregor getting an immediate title shot
Tom Taylor - July 27, 2018
Conor McGregor‘s legal situation is now cleared up. This means that the Irish MMA megastar will soon be able to return to the cage — if he so chooses. If McGregor does return to the cage, it’s almost certain that he’ll return to a title shot opposite reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Eddie Alvarez explains why he considers Dustin Poirier an "undercard fighter"
Tom Taylor - July 27, 2018
Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier, who meet in the main event of UFC Calgary on Saturday night, have shared the cage once before. On the night they first met, they pounded each other black and blue, but ultimately ended up with a disappointing no contest after Alvarez landed an illegal knee. Despite the fact that they’ve shared the cage before — and gave each other hell — Alvarez still does not feel that Poirier is on his level. In fact, he considers Poirier an “undercard fighter.”
Eddie Alvarez explains why he's choosing to fight out UFC contract against Dustin Poirier
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
When Eddie Alvarez steps into the cage with Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC Calgary this Saturday night, he’ll complete the final obligation on his current UFC contract. Fighting out a UFC contract in this way is always a big risk for a fighter — but the payoff can be huge. Lose, and you greatly reduce your bargaining tools when attempting to negotiate a new deal. Win, however, and you’ve made yourself a much more valuable commodity, which means it’ll be easier to procure a pay increase.
Coach Mark Henry explains why Eddie Alvarez has "best chance" to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - May 22, 2018
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 Alvarez has a good chance at defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov in an interview with MMAWeekly.
Eddie Alvarez roasts Khabib Nurmagomedov: People are literally sleeping during Khabib time
Tom Taylor - May 11, 2018
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 particularly impressed by Nurmagomedov. In fact, he seems to find him boring. During a Thursday night Instagram live session, in which he also admitted he’s not excited about his rematch with Poirier, Alvarez gave his take on Nurmagomedov. Apparently, “Khabib time” is synonymous with bedtime in his household.
Eddie Alvarez says he's "not super excited" about Dustin Poirier rematch in Calgary
Tom Taylor - May 11, 2018
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. https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/994599154419752961
Eddie Alvarez to Dustin Poirier: "See you in Calgary"
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2018
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 MMA Fighting‘s Ariel Helwani that he wouldn’t be competing until he worked out a new deal with the UFC.
Eddie Alvarez shuts down talk of Poirier and Diaz fights, demands new UFC contract
Tom Taylor - May 2, 2018
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 Montano and Valentina Shevchenko that was originally expected headline the card. Apparently, however, reports of the UFC’s plan for a Calgary rematch between Alvarez and Poirier were a little premature. Alvarez, as it turns out, is not interested in this bout unless the UFC offers him a new and improved contract first, as he only has one obligation left on his current contract. This, per Ariel Helwani.
Report | UFC eyeing Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier rematch for return to Calgary
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2018
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 to me and told me I’m the next guy in line and they want to fight me,” Poirier said on a recent episode of The MMA Hour.
Eddie Alvarez blasts "paper champion" Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2018
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.
VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez "I beat Nate Diaz's friend up right in front of him and he didn't do sh*t"
Chris Taylor - April 21, 2018
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.
Eddie Alvarez makes prediction for possible Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - April 16, 2018
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 McGregor’s crackling firepower would be more than enough to put Nurmagomedov down.
Eddie Alvarez argues he is Khabib Nurmagomedov's kryptonite: "Everyone knows it"
Tom Taylor - April 10, 2018
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 are becoming increasingly doubtful that Nurmagomedov can be stopped, former UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez isn’t buying it. In fact, he believes he’s the man to beat Khabib—and he thinks we all know it too.