Bellator 39 results: Alvarez outboxes Curran; Hawn and Freire advance (4/3/2011 3:20:00 AM)
Midnight came a few minutes early in Connecticut, but Cinderalla hung around for 25 minutes. Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez retained his belt with a five-round boxing clinic over perennial underdog Pat Curran in a fight that lasted far longer than most MMA pundits expected. The bout served as the featured attraction of Saturday's MTV2-broadcast Bellator 39 event, which took place at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.
Rebney: Alvarez’s Next Defense Likely In August (4/3/2011 2:20:13 AM)
Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney sat down with Sherdog.com’s Greg Savage after watching his golden boy Eddie Alvarez defend his title against a very tough Pat Curran. Rebney wasted no time in stating that he hoped to have his top property back in the cage by August
Alvarez Defends Bellator Belt (4/2/2011 8:43:28 PM)
Pat Curran never went away, but Eddie Alvarez fights in another stratosphere.
Bellator 39's Eddie Alvarez: Pat Curran "dangerous" but will be dominated (4/2/2011 7:40:00 PM)
According to Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, the glass slipper will soon be broken. Season-two tourney Cinderella story Pat Curran shocked the world with upset wins over Roger Huerta and Toby Imada, but Alvarez has no plans of joining that list. "I want to dominate Pat Curran," Alvarez said. "I won't be happy with anything less than complete and total domination."
Bellator 39 Results Recap: Alvarez Retains Lightweight Title, Hawn and Freire Advance (4/2/2011 5:33:09 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez scored a unanimous decision over Pat Curran to retain the 155-pound belt in his first title defense in Saturday's Bellator 39 main event in Uncasville, Conn.Rick Hawn and Patricky Freire earned wins to advance to their tournament finals, while UFC vet Ben Saunders won his Bellator debut.
Bellator 39 weigh-in results: Alvarez, Curran official for lightweight title fight (4/1/2011 9:45:00 PM)
All 18 fighters competing at this weekend's Bellator 39 event, including main-event competitors Eddie Alvarez and Pat Curran successfully have made weight for Saturday's card. Additionally, Lyman Good and Rick Hawn made their welterweight tournament semifinal official, while Patricky "Pitbull" Freire and Toby Imada each made weight for their lightweight tournament semifinal. Today's weigh-ins took place at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.
Bellator 39 Weigh-In Results: Alvarez, Curran Official for Title Fight (4/1/2011 5:25:21 PM)
Weigh-ins for Saturday's Bellator 39 event took place today in Uncasville, Connecticut, as Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, challenger Pat Curran, and the rest of the MTV2-televised main card successfully weighed in.
As UFC Grows, Alvarez Still Building His Own Name (4/1/2011 2:20:32 PM)
Although Eddie Alvarez has a home in Bellator Fighting Championships, theUFC’s acquisition of yet another competitor in Strikeforce has left him slightly uncomfortable for the time being.
Alvarez: Rankings ‘Nonsense’ (3/31/2011 10:37:20 AM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez doesn't think much of the MMA media's top-10 rankings. According to the fighter, they help little when he steps into the cage. In the negotiating room, however, it's a different story.
Alvarez vs. Curran official as Bellator 39 headliner, Saunders vs. Lee added (3/2/2011 10:10:00 PM)
A title fight between lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and season-two tourney winner Pat Curran will headline Bellator 39 on April 2. Bellator Fighting Championships brass today officially announced the matchup, which was previously reported by MMAjunkie.com, as well as a non-tournament bout between Ben Saunders and Matt Lee. Bellator 39 takes place April 2 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., and airs on MTV2.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Pat Curran title fight headlines Bellator 39 (2/17/2011 1:05:00 PM)
A title fight between lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and season-two tourney winner Pat Curran will headline Bellator 39 on April 2. Bellator Chairman and CEO confirmed the once-canceled title fight with MMAFighting.com on Wednesday. A source told MMAjunkie.com it was booked for the show, which takes place at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., because of Alvarez's Northeast roots.
Eddie Alvarez Defends Lightweight Title Against Pat Curran at Bellator 39 (2/17/2011 2:00:05 AM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will defend his title against season two lightweight tournament winner Pat Curran in the main event of Bellator 39, which takes places on April 2 and airs on MTV2.
Alvarez to Defend Bellator Title Against Curran on April 2 (2/16/2011 8:59:47 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will defend his title for the first time on April 2 against second-season tournament winner Pat Curran.
Melendez on Alvarez Bout: ‘We’re Getting Closer’ (10/31/2010 12:30:03 AM)
Talk of a co-promotional bout between Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has amplified since Alvarez’s win last week over Roger Huerta.
Up next for champ Eddie Alvarez? Cox, Rebney, Coker and White all weigh in (10/27/2010 6:05:00 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez delivered one of the most impressive performances in his career when he stopped UFC veteran Roger Huerta this past Thursday at Bellator 33. But with so many strong showings in Bellator, as well as overseas in DREAM, is Alvarez running short on challenges? Not so, according to Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney.
Bellator CEO Rebney: Alvarez Best Lightweight in MMA (10/27/2010 12:00:02 AM)
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney says BFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is the best 155 pounder in MMA.
Bellator 33 recap: Alvarez leaves Huerta on stool; Askren claims welterweight title (10/22/2010 2:00:00 AM)
Thanks to an injury from top contender and tournament winner Pat Curran, Bellator Fighting Championships officials got the lightweight main event they always hoped for: Eddie Alvarez vs. Roger Huerta. The two explosive 155-pound sluggers did not disappoint. In an action-heavy non-title affair, Eddie Alvarez proved once again why he's considered among the best lightweights in the world by dismantling "El Matador" for 10 minutes in the main event of Thursday's Bellator 33 event at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Alvarez: Strikeforce’s Coker Trying to ‘Protect’ Melendez (10/21/2010 11:50:13 PM)
Eddie Alvarez had a hotel room, but he decided to go home Wednesday and sleep in his own bed.
Alvarez Stops Huerta, Askren Outpoints Good at Bellator 33 (10/21/2010 8:59:45 PM)
PHILADELPHIA -- Eddie Alvarez threw his name in the mix again as one of the sports’ top lightweights as he was able to stop Roger Huerta in the second round of their Bellator 33 non-title fight at the Liacouras Center.
Alvarez & Huerta Both With Something To Prove (10/21/2010 7:36:50 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and challenger Roger Huerta both have something to prove when they square off on Thursday night in Philadelphia...
Bellator 33 Results: Alvarez Stops Huerta, Askren Wins Welterweight Title (10/21/2010 5:04:06 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez scored a second-round TKO of Roger Huerta at Thursday's Bellator 33 in Philadelphia, beating up the UFC veteran for the first two rounds to force a doctor's stoppage in the non-title headliner.
Bellator 33 Results: Alvarez Stops Huerta, Askren Claims Title (10/21/2010 5:04:06 PM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez scored a second-round TKO of Roger Huerta at Thurday's Bellator 33 in Philadelphia, beating up the UFC veteran through the first two rounds to force a doctor's stoppage in the non-title headliner. In the Bellator 33 co-main event, season two tournament winner Ben Askren claimed the welterweight title with a
Bellator 33 Weigh-In Results for “Alvarez vs. Huerta” Tonight in Philadelphia (10/21/2010 3:25:53 AM)
Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta made weight on Wednesday for their non-title superfight, which headlines tonight's Bellator 33 event in Philadelphia. The rest of the card also made weight, including welterweight champ Lyman Good and challenger Ben Askren.
Bellator 33 weigh-in results: Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta official (10/20/2010 11:00:00 PM)
Official fighter weigh-ins for Thursday's Bellator 33 event took place today, and 16 of the evening's 18 fighters made weight without issue. The festivities took place at the The Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel in Philadelphia. Among those weighing in were lightweight headliners Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta, who meet in a non-title superfight, as well as Bellator welterweight champion Lyman Good, who places his belt on the line against top challenger Ben Askren.
Alvarez, Huerta On Weight for Bellator 33 (10/20/2010 4:28:53 PM)
Bellator Fighting Championships is only 24 hours away from arguably the biggest fight in the young promotion's history, as lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez meets Roger “El Matador” Huerta in the featured attraction of Bellator 33.
Alvarez Vows to Shut Huerta Down (10/20/2010 12:03:20 AM)
Even though Roger Huerta has struggled of late, Eddie Alvarez believes the UFC veteran will be at his best when they fight Thursday at Bellator 33.
Rebney: With Bellator 33, Alvarez vs. Huerta never considered for title-fight status (10/13/2010 7:45:00 PM)
While a marquee lightweight matchup between champion Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta certainly came with buzz, it did not qualify for title-fight status at Bellator 33. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney told MMAjunkie.com that the integrity of the promotion's tournament format is more important than individual superfights. "Until they drag me out of this office kicking and screaming, guys will earn the right to become champion of this organization," Rebney said.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Eddie Alvarez, Bjorn Rebney and Kyle Watson (10/7/2010 3:45:00 PM)
On a rare Bellator dark week, MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show the company's CEO, Bjorn Rebney, and its lightweight champ, Eddie Alvarez, who meets Roger Huerta later this month in the Bellator 33 headliner. Additionally, Kyle Watson, "The Ultimate Fighter 12" radio correspondent for MMAjunkie.com Radio, helps us break down Wednesday's new episode and his preliminary-round fight with Andy Main. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Bellator 33 Fight Card Complete for “Alvarez vs. Huerta” on Oct. 21 (10/4/2010 6:07:01 AM)
The Bellator 33 fight card is now complete for October 21 in Philadelphia featuring a non-title main event between lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez and UFC veteran Roger Huerta. Welterweight champ Lyman Good defends his title for the first time against Ben Askren in the co-main event.
Bellator officially announces Eddie Alvarez vs. Roger Huerta superfight for Bellator 33 (8/30/2010 3:00:00 PM)
As expected Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will fight in his hometown and meet Roger Huerta at Bellator 33. MMAjunkie.com first reported the three-round non-title fight earlier this month, and Bellator executives today made it official. The event takes place Oct. 21 at the 10,000-seat Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, and the night's main card airs live on FOX Sports Net.
Roger Huerta vs. Eddie Alvarez Headlines Bellator 33 in Philadelphia (8/30/2010 5:09:03 AM)
As expected, Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will face UFC veteran Roger Huerta in an non-title superfight which headlines Bellator 33 on October 21 at Philadelphia's Liacouras Center.
Alvarez Vs. Huerta In Bellator, Likely In Philly (8/19/2010 8:36:02 PM)
Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez is set to face Roger Huerta in a non-title fight in October, and all signs are pointing to a hometown fight for the champion as Bellator looks to Philadelphia for the event...