Report: Eddie Alvarez vs. JZ Cavalcante set for DREAM 11? (UPDATE)

Bellator FC’s newly crowned lightweight tournament champion Eddie Alvarez is all set to face off with the highly regarded Gesais “JZ” Cavalcante at DREAM 11. Cavalvante’s management was able to confirm the bout earlier today through a report on MMANews.com. DREAM 11 will take place on September 23 from Tokyo, Japan. Alvarez is on a three fight win streak where he won Bellator’s... [Read More...]

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Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal scheduled for May 1 Bellator show in Dayton

The second round of the Bellator Fighting Championship’s lightweight tournament is set to commence on Friday, May 1 in Dayton, Ohio. Slated to compete are the two odds-on favorites to reach the finals of the eight-man, single-elimination tourney, Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news after speaking with sources close to the fight on Thursday. Alvarez, 16-2,... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Video Interview with Eddie Alvarez: Top lightweight talks Bellator debut

FiveOuncesOfPain.com president and founding publisher Sam Caplan recently visited world class lightweight competitor Eddie Alvarez at the Fight Factory in Philadelphia. During an exclusive video interview, Alvarez talked about the health status of his knee, his thoughts on his upcoming debut for the Bellator Fighting Championships on April 3, whether he has any interest in competing for Strikeforce,... [Read More...]

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Alvarez vs. Morales and Masvidal vs. Garijo set for Bellator’s April 3 launch

The Bellator Fighting Championships officially announced Thursday that its debut event is scheduled for Friday, April 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Set to be featured during the promotion’s inaugural event are lightweight tournament matches featuring Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal. Alvarez, 16-2, a former BodogFIGHT welterweight champion, is slated to compete... [Read More...]

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Eddie Alvarez’s next move less than certain

The Bellator Fighting Championships announced earlier this month that it had signed former WAMMA lightweight title challenger Eddie Alvarez to an exclusive contract. “Bellator Fighting Championships, a first of its kind mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, officially announced today the exclusive signing of top-ranked Eddie Alvarez,” a recent press released issued by the promotion stated.... [Read More...]

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X-rays on Alvarez’s leg prove negative

Highly-ranked lightweight competitor Eddie Alvarez suffered a disappointing first round defeat against Shinya Aoki during FEG’s “Dynamite!!” event on New Year’s Eve in Japan. Alvarez was forced to tap at 1:32 of round 1 when he was caught in a heel hook by Aoki. Speculation has run rampant that Alvarez suffered a severe injury as a result of the submission. Some of the speculation... [Read More...]

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Alvarez vs. Kotani and Reis vs. Ferguson set for Extreme Challenge’s “War at the Shore”

Despite having lost to Shinya Aoki in a match to decide the first-ever WAMMA lightweight champion during FEG’s “Dynamite!!” event on New Year’s Eve, Eddie Alvarez is set to compete again on January 23 during Extreme Challenge’s “War at the Shore.” And after traveling half-way around the world to challenge Aoki, Alvarez (13-2) will be fighting much closer to... [Read More...]

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Winner of Eddie Alvarez vs. Shinya Aoki to be recognized as WAMMA lightweight champion

A lightweight encounter between Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki scheduled for FEG’s “Dynamite!!” event on New Year’s Eve in Japan will determine the first-ever World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts lightweight champion. Reports surfaced earlier this month that the Alvarez vs. Aoki bout was under consideration to be for the vacant WAMMA lightweight title. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned... [Read More...]

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Alvarez vs. Aoki bout at FEG’s “Dynamite!!” could have WAMMA title implications

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that a planned lightweight bout between Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki that is scheduled to take place on Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan at FEG’s “Dynamite!!” event could see the vacant lightweight title for the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts on the line. Sources indicated that talks are only in their preliminary stages and... [Read More...]

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Eddie Alvarez vs. Shinya Aoki in the works for “Dynamite!!” on New Year’s Eve (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Sherdog has backed off its initial report and is now claiming that the fight is in the “works.” A lightweight bout featuring top five lightweights Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki is now set to take place on New Year’s Eve in Japan at FEG’s “Dynamaite!!” event, according to a new report by Sherdog. Sherdog, citing Alvarez’s manager, Monte Cox, as the primary... [Read More...]

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Eddie Alvarez signs with Bellator Fighting Championships

Top lightweight competitor Eddie Alvarez will be one of the cornerstones of the Bellator Fighting Championship’s lightweight division. Alvarez informed the website iGuillotine.com on Tuesday that he has signed a deal with Bellator. “The contract is signed and I got my advance,” he is quoted as telling the site. Bellator will be conducting a 12-week fight series for television partner... [Read More...]

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Eddie Alvarez to return to action on Jan. 23 in Atlantic City

Eddie Alvarez, one of the top ranked lightweight in the world, is set to make his return to action on Jan. 23 in Atlantic City, N.J. at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino as a headliner for Monte Cox’s Extreme Challenge. Alvarez revealed the news recently with the website iGuillotine.com and FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon with his manager, Cox. “The only thing... [Read More...]

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Report: ESPN Deportes to air MMA programming in 2009

Bellator Fighting Championships has reportedly secured a television deal with ESPN’s Spanish-speaking channel, ESPN Deportes, to broadcast an MMA program in 2009. The Communications Manager for ESPN Deportes, Santa Brito, confirmed today that the channel was in the early stages of development for MMA programming in 2009. This news comes via a report at Sherdog this afternoon. Brito did clear... [Read More...]

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K.J. Noons says he’s a free agent, EliteXC says otherwise

K.J. Noons was stripped of the EliteXC lightweight title almost a month ago after not coming to terms with EliteXC on a possible title defense against Nick Diaz. The promotion wanted to schedule Noons vs. Diaz for their October 4 EliteXC “Heat” show on CBS. Noons refused to defend the title against Nick Diaz and cited several reasons, including the fact that he felt Diaz wasn’t the... [Read More...]

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Alvarez and Diaz could vie for vacant EliteXC lightweight title

While EliteXC officials declined to offer specifics regarding a possible fight to determine a new lightweight champion for the promotion, sources informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier in the week that the company had been considering an option that would involve Nick Diaz and Eddie Alvarez competing for the newly vacant title in a featured bout during a tentative Nov. 8 card. The title became vacant... [Read More...]

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Mac Danzig vs. Clay Guida Set to Fight at UFC 87

Though not related to the post-UFC 84 frenzy, this could be a fantastic fight set for UFC’s immediate future. According to a report made by MMAJunkie.com today, TUF-vet Mac Danzig and UFC crowd-favorite Clay Guida are set for a bout on UFC 87: “Seek and Destroy.” Danzig is fresh out of TUF Season 6 and has a 2-0 record in the UFC with wins over Tommy Speer and, most recently, Mark... [Read More...]

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Mac Danzig v. Mark Bocek rumored for UFC 84

Looks like the winner of TUF 6, Mac Danzig, won’t be waiting too long to debut in the cage as a lightweight according to a report from The Fight Network today: “The Ultimate Fighter” season six winner Mac Danzig will face highly-regarded Canadian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Mark Bocek at UFC 84 on Saturday, April 19 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Danzig’s manager, Monte Cox, confirmed... [Read More...]

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Sam Caplan’s Complete Breakdown of live season finale for sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter

First things first, last night’s finale was simply awesome. The fights between Jon Koppenhaver vs. Jared Rollins and Clay Guida vs. Roger Huerta were so good they could have carried a show by themselves. But to get two matches like that on the same card is simply amazing. I hope Dana White is in the Christmas spirit and gives all four guys a $40,000 match of the night bonus. Now, let’s... [Read More...]

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Mac Danzig to drop to 155 lbs. after finale

Whether or not Mac Danzig beats Tommy Speer on Saturday that will be the last time you will see the King Of The Cage and Pride Veteran in the 170lb. weight class according to an article on UFC.com. I decided that before I even went on the show. I really have no business fighting the top five guys at 170. I walk around at 170, those guys walk around at 190. So it’s not a good idea for me. Danzig... [Read More...]

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