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Conor McGregor is likely trying to escape his UFC contract and may face a brutal farewell fight if the promotion decides to make an example of him, according to former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 10

Alvarez Warns Topuria Rematch Risks Disaster For UFC

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez believes an immediate rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria would be a mistake that could backfire on the promotion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Eddie Alvarez breaks down Justin Gaethje's path to upset Ilia Topuria

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says Justin Gaethje needs to time his shots between exchanges if he wants to land clean against featherweight king Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 11

Eddie Alvarez: Gaethje must counter Topuria between exchanges

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says Justin Gaethje's best path to upsetting Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 is catching the featherweight champ between exchanges rather than trying to lead.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Eddie Alvarez doubts Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback

Eddie Alvarez does not like Conor McGregor's chances when he returns from a five-year layoff this summer. McGregor faces Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to MMA Fighting.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 9

Eddie Alvarez Warns Conor McGregor About the Dangers of Long Layoffs

Eddie Alvarez knows Conor McGregor better than most. He was on the other end of one of McGregor’s most iconic performances, knocked out in the first round at UFC 205, the night the Irishman became a two-division champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 12

The Fallout From Mike Perry And Eddie Alvarez’s Brawl

Footage has been released showing Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez in a brawl last Saturday at BKFC KnuckleMania 6 in Philadelphia. The video shows Perry engaged in a verbal exchange with several individuals, with Alvarez appearing to stand next to him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 11

Eddie Alvarez breaks silence after new video shows him starting Mike Perry brawl

Eddie Alvarez has spoken out for the first time since brawling in the crowd at BKFC KnuckleMania VI. The former UFC lightweight champion sat in the front row to watch Andrei Arlovski beat Ben Rothwell to win a heavyweight world title on Saturday night.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Mike Perry opens up on the moment that sparked BKFC crowd brawl with Eddie Alvarez

Mike Perry has shed light on what led to the altercation between him and Eddie Alvarez in the crowd this past weekend. Since leaving the UFC in 2021, Perry has become a standout name in Conor McGregor’s BKFC promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 9

Mike Perry explains what sparked huge BKFC crowd brawl with Eddie Alvarez

Mike Perry has explained what started the crowd brawl between him and his former rival Eddie Alvarez this past Saturday. Since his exit from the UFC in 2021, Mike Perry has become one of the biggest stars in Conor McGregor‘s promotion, BKFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 9

Conor McGregor shares footage of Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez brawling in crowd at BKFC

A huge brawl broke out in the crowd at BKFC Knuckle Mania 6 between longtime rivals Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. This past Saturday, BKFC returned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for their sixth edition of Knuckle Mania, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between UFC veterans, Ben Rothwell and Andrei Arlovski.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / January 25

Top 5 moments in the career of 'The Highlight' Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje, known as “The Highlight,” has built one of the most entertaining careers in UFC lightweight history. With his relentless pressure, devastating power, and willingness to stand and trade, he has delivered countless memorable moments.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Justin Gaethje Hints at Retirement Soon, Says He’s 'Almost Done With This Ride'

Justin Gaethje has once again sparked retirement discussions after candidly admitting that his time in mixed martial arts may be nearing its end. Speaking in a recent interview, the former interim UFC lightweight champion revealed that he plans to step away from the sport by 2027.

MMA News / HITC / December 5

Eddie Alvarez raises alarm over Ronda Rousey’s boxing comeback plans

Ronda Rousey’s comeback plans are still drawing plenty of questions. It’s been nearly a decade since her last fight, with back-to-back knockout losses ending her time in the Octagon.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7, 2025

Eddie Alvarez reveals one of his biggest regrets from Conor McGregor title fight at UFC 205

Eddie Alvarez wishes he approached a prime Conor McGregor differently at UFC 205. The former UFC champion’s lightweight title reign didn’t last very long after knocking out Rafael Dos Anjos in the summer of 2016.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 19, 2025

Eddie Alvarez won his first world title by tapping out submission artist in four-man tournament

Eddie Alvarez has had an illustrious career in combat sports. A former UFC Lightweight Champion and two-time Bellator Champion, Philadelphia’s Eddie Alvarez is the only MMA fighter other than Cris Cyborg to hold championship belts in both promotions.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 28, 2025

Eddie Alvarez shares x-ray of broken jaw suffered in BKFC loss to Jeremy Stephens

Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez headlined the BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 event last weekend in front of a hometown crowd in Philadelphia.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / January 27, 2025

Eddie Alvarez Reveals Horrifying Broken Jaw X-Ray Following BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 Loss

It seems that not only did Eddie Alvarez suffer a devastating loss on Saturday at BKFC: KnuckleMania 5, but he incurred a serious injury that will keep him sidelined for a while.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 7, 2025

Eddie Alvarez wants Michael Chandler trilogy in BKFC

Bare-knuckle boxing is on the rise and Eddie Alvarez wants to give fans an all-time showcase with his latest proposal. BKFC is the standout bare-knuckle boxing promotion and is heavily backed by several huge names in combat sports—with Conor McGregor playing a major role in the company's recent surge.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 3, 2025