CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2010) — Philadelphia native and Bellator Lightweight World Champion Eddie Alvarez (20-2) squares off against former UFC Super Star Roger “El Matador” Huerta (24-4-1) in one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year Thursday, October 21st at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Bellator Fighting Championships today announced tickets go on sale for “Bellator 33: Alvarez vs. Huerta” this Friday at 10 A.M. EST on ComcastTix.com. Tickets for “Bellator 33: Alvarez vs. Huerta” are priced at $25, $45, $65, $85, and $150. Pre-sale numbers for Bellator’s debut event in Philadelphia have been impressive, so fight fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to ensure a seat at the Liacouras Center.
“With the amount of buzz and electricity already around this event, we want to make sure fans get a chance to get the best seats available,” said an enthusiastic Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Any time you can put two fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta in the cage together, there is going to be excitement. “
Hometown legend Eddie Alvarez refuses to loose in his hometown. Eddie Says” This is a fight I’ve been looking for. This is something the fans have wanted to see for a long time now. I’m not going to be happy unless I completely control and dominate Roger in this fight. It’s important for me to go in there and dominate this fight and prove that I’m one of the best lightweights in the world, especially in my hometown. I want to make sure I give them (the fans) what they paid for.
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About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.