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Eddie Alvarez believes he has the fighting style to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov has amassed a perfect pro MMA record of 28-0. He’ll look to continue his unbeaten streak on April 18. He is scheduled to put his UFC lightweight champion…
Eddie Alvarez believes he has the fighting style to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov has amassed a perfect pro MMA record of 28-0. He’ll look to continue his unbeaten streak on April 18. He is scheduled to put his UFC lightweight championship on the line against Tony Ferguson. The title bout will headline UFC 249 inside […]
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Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez believes he is one of the only fighters capable of upsetting current 155lb king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA the ONE Championship fighter Alvarez offered his thoughts on the eagerly anticipated UFC 249 main event between Nurmagomedov and former interim champion Tony Ferguson. Whilst most see this fight […]
Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA the ONE Championship fighter Alvarez offered his thoughts on the eagerly anticipated UFC 249 main event between Nurmagomedov and former interim champion Tony Ferguson.
Whilst most see this fight as a pick ‘em ‘The Underground King’ believes Nurmagomedov is the heavy favourite. He expects the Russian to be too strong for Ferguson who in his opinion makes too many mistakes to be successful in this fight.
“I think Khabib will be just too strong for Tony. I don’t think Tony’s a strong guy. I think it was when Kevin Lee fought Tony, he might’ve got his back and he was getting positions on him that were very dominant positions. I just think Tony makes too many mistakes. He makes too many mistakes and gets away with it pretty often. I don’t think he’s going to be able to get away with them facing Khabib. Khabib is too strong and too big for a guy like Tony. You need a smaller, stocky, strong wrestler to be able to compete and against Khabib. I don’t think a long lanky guy who is jujitsu based is the guy. I don’t think Tony is the style to beat Khabib.”
A small, stocky, strong wrestler sounds kind of like Alvarez. So, we asked him how he sees a fight between himself and Nurmagomedov going down, he said.
“I think my style is difficult for Khabib to deal with. Not my regular style that I go out fighting, where I’m getting in people’s face and try to put on a war. I have the ability to adjust. I can fight multiple styles because I fought for such a long time. I’m probably one of the only guys who is able to implement a style and beat Khabib. I don’t think a lot of guys have the resources and the tools to even implement the right style to beat Khabib. I think I have the right resources and the right tools to do that. And a lot of guys don’t. I don’t think Tony does. I don’t think a lot of guys in the division do.”
Justin Gaethje has the wrestling base, strong striking skills and boasts good cardio. To many he is the next big challenge to Nurmagomedov’s reign as champion after UFC 249. Despite being a big fan of his former opponent, Alvarez isn’t convinced ‘The Highlight’ has what it takes to put a dent in the Russians perfect record. When we asked Alvarez if Gaethje could be the guy to dethrone Nurmagomedov he begrudgingly said.
“No. I don’t believe so. I think it would be interesting to watch. Justin Gaethje is my favourite fighter to watch in the UFC. He’s my favourite guy to watch excitement wise. I’m not sure he has the chops on the ground, the technical ground jujitsu years behind him to be able to deal with that. He stays in front of his opponents. He doesn’t create angles and things like that that you would have to do against that style.”
Despite not fancying him to win the fight Alvarez is of the opinion Gaethje should probably be next in line for a shot at the title. The MMA veteran strongly disagrees with someone like Conor McGregor skipping the queue at 155lbs and feels the Irishman should work his way back up the rankings, especially having just suffered a beat down against the Russian.
“I think Conor should have to wait for a rematch because when you get
beat the way Khabib beat him you don’t get an automatic rematch. You have to go
back of the line and that’s just the way this works.”
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Former Bellator and UFC titleholder Eddie Alvarez claims ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong is what separates his current promotion from others he has previously worked with. Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA the 36-year-old explained how he has experienced a greater level of care as a fighter and as an athlete since joining ONE Championship in 2018. […]
Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA the 36-year-old explained how he has experienced a greater level of care as a fighter and as an athlete since joining ONE Championship in 2018.
“With ONE there’s a lot more attention to the athlete. It’s above and beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. They just go above and beyond for the fighter to make the fighter feel comfortable and then make the fighter feel valuable. Like you’re worth something to the company. They appreciate the life’s work that the fighter has put into the sport.”
All the attention has clearly bought loyalty from Alvarez who has grown attached to the promotion. He said not only does he want to retire with ONE, he also wishes to be a part of the company’s growth in his homeland.
“I don’t just want to end my career at ONE. I want to help build ONE to grow a larger audience here in the United States. I consider myself a part of ONE championship now, not just a fighter.
For Alvarez though the most notable difference has been working with ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong who as a lifelong martial artist has a greater understanding and compassion towards his fighters.
“The biggest difference is that the CEO, the president of the company is a lifelong martial artist. So, there’s a degree of compassion and sympathy that he has for the fighters that no other president or CEO can have. He’s lost before and he’s won before. He’s been in fights before, so he understands on a level that most presidents, most CEOs don’t. It’s a lot different to work with Chatri than any every other president or CEO I’ve ever worked for. I’ve been lucky enough sign with ONE and have someone as gracious and someone as understanding as Chatri.
Beyond the differences in fighter care, Alvarez has noticed some considerable differences in fighting styles and ability. According to ‘The Underground King’ the fighting styles are much more varied in ONE Championship and the striking is on a much higher level in Asia than he’s previously experienced in America.
“In the United States there’s a large wrestling background and it’s all American wrestling. When you go to ONE it’s more, there’s a lot of Turkish, a lot of Russians, a lot of Dagestanis. So, it’s a different kind of wrestling that you deal with. I believe that the striking is a way higher calibre than here in the United States. The striking is some of the best I’ve ever seen. So, it definitely forces you to step your game up.”
Since beating Eduard Folayang in August 2019, Alvarez has been nursing an injury to his ankle which forced his withdrawal from the ONE Championship Grand Prix. Now fully recovered he’s gearing up to face highly touted Dagestani prospect Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev on May 29 in Manila in the Philippines.
Despite being almost three months out from the fight preparations are well underway for Alvarez who is confident of putting on a show against a very dangerous opponent.
“I know he’s a heavy puncher with decent
grappling. He’s a black belt in jujitsu. So, he’s a very tough opponent for
anyone and very dangerous. I’m looking forward to showcasing my skills. I had
enough time to reset and get healthy and I’m looking forward to the best
performance that I’ve had in a long time.
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2019 was a standout year for ONE Championship with the debuts of Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson, and the addition of former UFC champion Vitor Belfort, who has yet to make his first appearance for the promotion…
2019 was a standout year for ONE Championship with the debuts of Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson, and the addition of former UFC champion Vitor Belfort, who has yet to make his first appearance for the promotion…
Eddie Alvarez says there is a noticeable difference in how ONE Championship and UFC treat their fighters. Alvarez who is the former UFC lightweight champion left in free agency and signed with Singapore-based promotion. He believes ONE Championship app…
Eddie Alvarez says there is a noticeable difference in how ONE Championship and UFC treat their fighters. Alvarez who is the former UFC lightweight champion left in free agency and signed with Singapore-based promotion. He believes ONE Championship appreciates fighters more as in the UFC you are just another fighter. “The treatment individually, for me […]
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It was a landmark year for ONE Championship. In a year of highlights, the most notable were the debuts of high-profile American talents Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez , hosting …
It was a landmark year for ONE Championship. In a year of highlights, the most notable were the debuts of high-profile American talents Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez , hosting …