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Eddie Alvarez

Nickname -- Birthdate 1/11/1984
Height / Weight 5'9" - 155 Place of Birth Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States

Eddie Alvarez is a boxer known for his punching power and exciting fights. Alvarez has found great success in DREAM, Bodog Fight, and especially Bellator, where he is the company's first lightweight champion. He is also known for his trademark backflip from the top of the cage after each win.

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UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for May 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

Get the latest rankings in every major MMA weight class for the month of May.

Bellator Notebook: Konrad Vs. Prindle, Hawn Vs. Weedman Close Out Season

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

Heavyweight Champion Cole Konrad closes out Bellator's sixth season against Eric Prindle, while Rick Hawn looks for his first tournament victory.

Strikeforce 'Barnett vs Cormier' results recap: Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson fight review and analysis

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Get a detailed breakdown of the controversial Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson fight that took place at last night's (Sat., May 19, 2012) Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" event in San Jose, California.

Strikeforce: 'Barnett vs Cormier' predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce is all set to conclude its heavyweight grand prix tournament tomorrow night in San Jose. Here's a quick look at how the fighters match up.

UFC 146’s Edson Barboza in no rush for title shot, welcomes future fight against Anthony Pettis

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza talks about his upcoming fight against Jamie Varner at UFC 146, his recent string of Fight Night bonuses and potential showdown with Anthony Pettis.

King Mo talks new deal with TNA/Bellator, insinuates UFC is slave labor and much more

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal has moved on from Zuffa to what he believes to be the greener pastures of Bellator Fighting Championships and TNA iMPACT! wrestling. Check out his latest interview where he discusses all the events that led up to this point in his mercurial career!

Asian MMA: Shinya Aoki Vs. Kazushi Sakuraba Signed For DREAM

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2012 11:32 AM EDT

A bout between Japanese MMA stars Shinya Aoki and Kazushi Sakuraba is in the works

Lightweight Rankings: Where Does Gilbert Melendez Really Rate?

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

Nate Diaz thinks that Gilbert Melendez is the world's best lightweight. Is he right or wrong?

Video: Michael Chandler smashes Akihiro Gono in less than 60 seconds at Bellator 67

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

Watch the fight between Michael Chandler vs. Akihiro Gono online from Bellator 67 at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada, on May 4, 2012, including the highlight-reel technical knockout less than one minute into round one.

Bellator 67 results recap from last night for ‘Chandler vs. Gono' in Rama, Ontario, Canada

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania has a recap of all the action from last night's Bellator 67 event that took place in Rama, Ontario, Canada, featuring a non-title lightweight fight between champion Michael Chandler taking on veteran Akihiro Gono.

Jon Jones not worried about Dan Henderson's 'H-bomb,' prays for Rashad Evans and more

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2012 8:01 AM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon 'Bones' Jones talks about his upcoming title defense versus Dan Henderson, plus, 'Bones' discusses a possible superfight opposite Junior dos Santos. MMAmania.com has all those details and more.

Staying grounded: Interview with Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler in advance of his Bellator 67 fight against Akihiro Gono about remaining grounded, branching out his training with new teams and what he still has left to prove to himself

Bellator 67 preview and predictions for 'Chandler vs Gono' on May 4 in Rama

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger gives his Bellator 67 preview and predictions. Bellator 67 will showcase a "super fight" between current lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Japanese veteran Akihiro Gono.

MMA Roundtable: This Weekend's Can't-Miss Fight, Ryan Bader as a Title Threat, More

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2012 2:30 PM EDT

The MMA Roundtable looks at the can't-miss fight of the weekend, which UFC champ is most likely to lose in the coming months, whether Ryan Bader can establish himself as a true title contender, and more.

Pay-Per-View Could Be in Bellator's Future

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2012 11:35 AM EDT

In Wake of Financial Struggles, Eddie Alvarez Thinking Family First

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 27, 2012 10:12 AM EDT

Eddie Alvarez told Ariel Helwani's MMA Fighting his most important priority for his next contract is how it benefits his family.

Judo Chop: Pat Curran's Technical Striking And Uncanny Defense

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 7:49 PM EDT

Judo Chop: The Technical Striking And Uncanny Defense Of Pat Curran

USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Lightweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

#3 Gilbert Melendez will make his next title defense against #17 Josh Thomson.

Andreas Spang Talks Post Fight Skirmish With Maiquel Falcao And Subsequent Fine

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Apr 25, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

Bellator's Andreas Spang on post fight scuffle, fine, and middleweight tournament.

Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 158: Shannon Knapp, Overeem/NSAC Hearing

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Apr 24, 2012 11:58 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to discuss all the latest in MMA. We'll be joined by Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Invicta FC's Shannon Knapp.

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