The UFC has always been known for having some of the best talent in the entire sport.
And it appears UFC president Dana White is keen on acquiring two more talented fighters to his roster in the near future.
White hinted at the idea that the UFC would soon make a bid to sign Bellator FC stars Eddie Alvarez and Hector Lombard.
“I think Eddie Alvarez is a great fighter,” White told MMAJunkie.com. “You know us, man. We’re always looking to get the best fighters in the world in the UFC, and he’s one of them.”
Both Alvarez and Lombard been successful for the promotion thus far. Lombard is the current middleweight champion, while Alvarez held the lightweight title until last November.
However their contracts are soon to expire, which leaves them with the allowance of pursuing the free-agent market. And with the UFC eager to make an offer to both fighters, the power and status of the company will play a significant role in luring them in.
White spoke highly of both fighters, and it is certain he will be in constant pursuit of two of the promotion’s biggest stars.
“I like him,” White said of Lombard. “I like him a lot. So we’ll see what happens.”
The possible departure of both Alvarez and Lombard would be damaging for Bellator FC, which is set to begin their television deal with Spike TV in 2013.
Although the company does not hold a lot of star power on its roster, it has rather adapted to constructing tournaments and producing marketable fighters to attract audiences and add more appeal and credibility to their brand.
It is likely that Bellator could always promote a new star in the absence of either fighter, but it seems like their trying to revolve the promotion heavily around Alvarez and Lombard.
Should the UFC acquire rights to both fighters, it will only expand the quality of the competition on its roster, ultimately making it the premier organization in the sport, but it would be detrimental to the future of Bellator.
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