Benson Henderson Looking for Fresh Start Against Eddie Alvarez

Lost in all of the hype surrounding the growing number of title contenders atop of the UFC lightweight division is former champion Benson Henderson.  Henderson, a former WEC lightweight champion, has one of the most spotless records in MMA and defended his title three times before dropping his strap to Anthony Pettis in a surprise […]

Lost in all of the hype surrounding the growing number of title contenders atop of the UFC lightweight division is former champion Benson Henderson.  Henderson, a former WEC lightweight champion, has one of the most spotless records in MMA and defended his title three times before dropping his strap to Anthony Pettis in a surprise […]

As Donald Cerrone Outguns Him, Eddie Alvarez Reminds Us UFC Debuts Ain’t Easy

It took approximately 10 seconds for the doubts to start creeping in. As soon as referee John McCarthy said the words and Eddie Alvarez bounded out to the center of the cage to meet Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 178, the differences were startling. Wow, we all thought, Alvarez sure looked […]

It took approximately 10 seconds for the doubts to start creeping in. As soon as referee John McCarthy said the words and Eddie Alvarez bounded out to the center of the cage to meet Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 178, the differences were startling. Wow, we all thought, Alvarez sure looked […]

UFC 178 Results: 3 Fights to Make for Eddie Alvarez

Former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 178 opposite Donald Cerrone. It did not go especially well for him. While Alvarez put on a strong showing against one of the top lightweights of the last few years, Cerrone‘s power proved to be too much as he hobbled Alvarez with […]

Former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 178 opposite Donald Cerrone. It did not go especially well for him. While Alvarez put on a strong showing against one of the top lightweights of the last few years, Cerrone‘s power proved to be too much as he hobbled Alvarez with […]

Eddie Alvarez vs. Donald Cerrone: What We Learned from Lightweight Tilt

Eddie Alvarez made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 178, taking on fan favorite and top-10 stalwart Donald Cerrone. It was a fight that was hard to imagine being anything but exciting…and it did not disappoint. Alvarez showed off his crisp boxing. Cerrone showed off his long reach and deceptive power. In the end, Cerrone’s […]

Eddie Alvarez made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 178, taking on fan favorite and top-10 stalwart Donald Cerrone. It was a fight that was hard to imagine being anything but exciting…and it did not disappoint. Alvarez showed off his crisp boxing. Cerrone showed off his long reach and deceptive power. In the end, Cerrone’s […]

Even with Win over Eddie Alvarez, ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone Won’t Wait for Title Shot

(Warning: Video above contains NSFW language.) Former WEC title challenger and perennial UFC contender Donald Cerrone could probably get a title shot if he defeats Eddie Alvarez at UFC 178 on Saturday.  However, if that means waiting on the sidelines for six months, “Cowboy” would say “no, thanks,” based on a recent interview with Sherdog (transcription […]

(Warning: Video above contains NSFW language.) Former WEC title challenger and perennial UFC contender Donald Cerrone could probably get a title shot if he defeats Eddie Alvarez at UFC 178 on Saturday.  However, if that means waiting on the sidelines for six months, “Cowboy” would say “no, thanks,” based on a recent interview with Sherdog (transcription […]

Eddie Alvarez Faces Instant Must-Win in UFC 178 Debut Against Donald Cerrone

UFC 178 was a long time coming for Eddie Alvarez. It took nearly two years of legal wrangling, followed by wholesale regime change to disentangle the Bellator lightweight champion from his previous place of work. When Alvarez enters the Octagon on Saturday opposite 155-pound mainstay Donald Cerrone, it will probably feel like something close to […]

UFC 178 was a long time coming for Eddie Alvarez. It took nearly two years of legal wrangling, followed by wholesale regime change to disentangle the Bellator lightweight champion from his previous place of work. When Alvarez enters the Octagon on Saturday opposite 155-pound mainstay Donald Cerrone, it will probably feel like something close to […]