Bellator CEO says Eddie Alvarez vs. Josh Neer “super fight” set for Bellator 17

The long-expected non-title fight between Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and UFC veteran/recent signee Josh Neer now has a date.

While a guest on today’s edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said the fight takes place May 6 at Bellator 17.

Bellator announced last month that the fight was being targeted for a May card, though an exact date wasn’t mentioned. It’s now set for the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston, which is a half day’s drive from Alvarez’s Philadelphia home.