Eddie Alvarez-Shinya Aoki rematch set for April
Former Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will get his chance to avenge a submission loss to Shinya Aoki this April. Aoki defeated Alvarez back in 2008 via Heel Hook in just 92 seconds. The match has been planned by Bellator for a few months now, but Alvarez recently confirmed that exact time for the bout. Alvarez and Aoki are two of the top lightweights in the world and among the few fighters... [Read More...]
Bellator makes Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez available for online viewing
As if the fight itself wasn’t incredible enough, Bellator FC has gone the extra mile by releasing last night’s title-fight between Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chandler through the organization’s YouTube page meaning fans can either enjoy the epic encounter a second time or watch one of the year’s best battles unfold if they were unable to catch the live broadcast on Saturday. Chandler ultimately... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez out of October title-defense against Michael Chandler
One of the many “treats” lined up for MMA fans in October has turned into a “trick”, as Bellator lightweight title-holder Eddie Alvarez will no longer be able to fight at Bellator 54 as originally planned against Season 4 tournament winner Michael Chandler. The disappointing news was revealed earlier today through a press release where Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney commented, “Alvarez has a huge... [Read More...]
Michael Chandler gets crack at Eddie Alvarez’s championship on October 15
Undefeated Bellator lightweight Michael Chandler will travel into hostile territory this fall when he faces divisional title-holder Eddie Alvarez in hopes of snapping the champ’s seven-fight winning streak and laying claim to the company’s title. According to an official press release, the Season 4 Tournament winner will take the toughest test of his young career on October 15 at Bellator 54 in... [Read More...]
Pat Curran receiving belated bout with Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 39
Rising lightweight star Pat Curran will finally receive the title-shot he earned last year with a series of wins against Mike Ricci, Roger Huerta, and Toby Imada over Bellator Season 2. Curran was originally set to face divisional champ Eddie Alvarez in October before a shoulder injury forced him to withdraw in a move ultimately setting up Alvarez’s one-sided scrap with Huerta at Bellator 33. According... [Read More...]
The Fab Fifteen – Lightweights
Lightweight is one of MMA’s most-interesting weight-classes to rank based on how the division’s top talent is spread out over multiple promotions rather than the lot, or even bulk, calling the UFC home. With DREAM, Strikeforce, and Bellator all having a stake in the “Top 5” it’s difficult to compare common opponents or know how each man would fare if paired against one of his elite peers... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/29/10
Does Jake Shields‘ performance against Martin Kampmann have you spooked about him having earned a title-shot with the win? Should Diego Sanchez indulge on sweets this weekend or consider avoiding candy in hopes of returning to the lightweight division? Would Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir be a “trick” or “treat” for fans? Who in the UFC would you consider selling your sell... [Read More...]
Bellator announces supporting cast for Huerta vs. Alvarez
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. — Bellator Fighting Championships today announced the official fight card for Bellator 33, which will take place at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on October 21st, marking the promotion’s first trip to the city. “We are thrilled to be bringing this World Class event to Philadelphia and to the Worlds,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “On... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez vs. Roger Huerta made official for Bellator 33 in Philadelphia
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (August 30, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships officially announced today that the promotion will make its debut in Pennsylvania when Philadelphia native and Bellator Lightweight World Champion Eddie Alvarez (20-2) squares off against former UFC star Roger “El Matador” Huerta (24-4-1) in one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year. “Bellator 33:... [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
