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 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 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.
Huerta: Loss to Alvarez Kills Career, Win Revives It (10/13/2010 12:15:40 AM)
Roger Huerta has had a rough couple of years.
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...