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Eddie Alvarez Blasts Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 Performance

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez put on the performance of a lifetime against Rafael dos Anjos. The Brazilian was blazing his own trail to greatness with wins over Donald Cerrone, Ben Henderson, Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. When he met ‘The Silent Assassin’ on July 7 though, the five-fight winning streak would come to an

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Before facing dos Anjos in Sin City, Alvarez had seen his first three UFC fights go to decision. Losing one of those fights, a burner against Donald Cerrone, the 32-year old from Philadelphia seemed to be having trouble finding his stride. Following his 2-1 start, the victory over ‘RDA’ to win the belt must have tasted that much better.

Decisions

Speaking during a great walk-and-talk with Ariel Helwani in his old Philly neighbourhood, Eddie Alvarez discussed a number of subjects in length. As well as the potential fight with Conor McGregor, the hard hitting lightweight boss talked about his performances before fighting Rafael dos Anjos.

“When I fought Rafael dos Anjos I was able to put on that kind of fight. People want to see the most vicious and crazy finishes. When you match up two of the best guys in the world, that doesn’t always happen. When you’re fighting these guys, with such a small margin for error, it’s not often you get that magic.”

The McGregor Fight

Since Alvarez took the lightweight title and Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz in their UFC 202 rematch, a lot of talk has surrounded a potential shot for ‘The Notorious’ at 155 pounds. Alvarez addressed these reports, stating nothing is official yet, and also saying he could have done better at UFC 202 with a ‘five dollar’ training camp.

“We’re not anywhere just yet, just rumours and talks. Nobody has given the call or anything like that. I think it would be a little bit foolish (for him). When I look at the history of his opponents that were picked, I’m not one of those guys. I want the fight, 100 percent. If it was up to me, I think it could happen. It’s up to the powers that be, I’ll leave it to them. I’ll get ready. I think (McGregor) is a guy that’s fortunate to have a little country on his back.”

“I’m more about whats real, and I think he’s more about perception. Te perception is becoming more important about what really is. That’s why I don’t think they’ll take the fight. If perception is the most important thing, they won’t go after me. They’ll go after the guy that looks like the best in the world, but really isn’t. In a sparring room, there’s always a guy we call ‘the rest round.’ That guy you grab when you’re tired and say ‘hey come on man let’s do a rest round.’ He’s the rest round not just for me, for anyone in my gym. I was impressed by the first seven minutes (of Diaz vs. McGregor 2). The rest of it looked sloppy. It didn’t look like he’d spent $300K training for it. I could have done that for $5. It’s comical, it’s laughable for a guy like him to say he’d finish me.”

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Michael Bisping: I Think Eddie Alvarez Destroys Conor McGregor

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping faced stacked odds against Luke Rockhold on June 4. Although ‘The Count’ is one of the longest-serving current UFC stars, he’d been beaten rather dominantly against ‘Rocky’ already. Following the 2014 defeat to Rockhold, Bisping compiled three straight wins before taking the title shot on short notice. The British slugger

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Knocking out his foe in the first round, ‘The Count’ finally tasted UFC title glory after 10 years of trying. After 26 fights for the promotion, this was Bisping’s first title fight. Facing such staggering odds made his title glory that much sweeter. Since rising to the top the trash talking Englishman has really started to let his feelings be known. Currently slated to face his fierce rival Dan Henderson at UFC 204, ‘The Count’ has not limited his banter to ‘Hendo.’

Trash Talk

First off we heard accusations of steroid abuse aimed at Dan Henderson. Then, in a recent snippet via BloodyElbow ‘The Count’ absolutely blasted Georges St-Pierre. Having called out the former welterweight champion 24 hours after winning the middleweight strap, the brash English native claimed GSP was a ‘pussy’ for not taking the fight.

“Quit being a p**sy Georges. I officially challenge Georges St-Pierre to a fight in Toronto in December. I’ll fight him at 180lbs. Right here, right now, I challenge him.”

McGregor

The subject of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is always a popular one. After defeating Nate Diaz in a classic war at UFC 202, doors to a title fight at 155 pounds were opened by Dana White. The UFC president revealed ‘The Notorious’ would not be stripped, but would have to vacate the 145-pound belt if he wanted to pursue a title in another weight class. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is baying for that fight, and Bisping doesn’t fancy the Irishman’s chances. Here’s what ‘The Count’ told The Daily Star:

“I think looking at that last fight, he does not want to fight Eddie Alvarez at 155. I think Alvarez kills him man. He’ll just take him down and destroy him. I’m not saying that to be mean, I just think stylistically. I like Conor. Conor is incredible, he’s done amazing things for this sport. He’s brought so many eyes on to it, he’s making so much money and he’s exciting as hell. He brings excitement.”

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Quote: Conor McGregor Will KO Eddie Alvarez In Two Rounds

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UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor got back on track at UFC 202. Following the first loss of his career in the UFC against Nate Diaz on March 5, the Irish star got revenge in the form of a majority decision win. Although not everyone agreed with the judges scorecards, the victory reopened many doors that had temporarily swung sh after UFC 196. Suddenly talks of title shots in different weight classes started over. All this time the 145-pound division has waited, albeit impatiently, for McGregor’s return.

Jose Aldo kept featherweight active by winning the interim title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 200. Sill the absence of McGregor was somewhat acceptable in anticipation of just one more fight with Diaz. After lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez called for the victor of UFC 202’s main event, the money fight was once again away from featherweight. Although it’s not official yet, UFC president Dana White revealed it was an option for ‘The Notorious.’

Moneyweight

The UFC’s newest weight category of moneyweight is officially here. For the top contenders or interim champs of each division, this is perhaps not great news. In terms of McGregor vs. Alvarez, it’s an awesome stylistic pairing, yet disappointing for the more purist fans of the ‘sport’ aspect in mixed martial arts. Speaking during his column for the42.ie, Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says it’s not a fight they want because of trying to avoid 145:

“From a personal point of view, my own preference would be a lightweight title bout against reigning champion Eddie Alvarez next. Conor can make 145lbs to defend his featherweight belt, absolutely, but I just think 155lbs suits him best. Ultimately that’s Conor’s decision, not mine.”

Prediction

“That being said, I would see it as a much more straightforward challenge than Diaz. If you look at Alvarez’s fight against Anthony Pettis, which is a good reference point stylistically, he won by split decision but I think he was quite fortunate. Luck was definitely on his side.

Over the course of your career, some tight decisions will go for you, others will go against you, but generally they even themselves out. While Pettis has good kicks, he doesn’t have Conor’s hands. I’d expect Alvarez to run into those hands quite often in the first couple of rounds. If and when that fight is announced, I would be leaning towards a second-round knockout in Conor’s favour.”

It’s certainly a bold prediction by McGregor’s long-time coach. After his performance at UFC 202, do you think it’s one that could come true? Alvarez is definitely up for the fight, as is Dana White, and money talks to McGregor. Let’s wait and see how this whole thing plays out.

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