Alvarez vs. Cerrone to co-main event UFC 178
Now we find out that Eddie Alvarez has already signed a contract with the UFC and will fight Donald Cerrone at UFC 178 in the co-main event.
Just a few hours ago news broke that Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez was granted his unconditional release from the organization. Now we find out that Alvarez has already signed a contract with the UFC and will fight Donald Cerrone at UFC 178 in the co-main event. UFC President Dana White announced the bout on Twitter:
Long considered the best lightweight fighter outside the UFC, Eddie Alvarez will now get his opportunity to join the Octagon elite. The 30-year-old Philadelphia native signed an exclusive contract with the UFC, the leading promotion in mixed martial arts on Tuesday following months of speculation about his future in the sport.
Alvarez’ first fight under the UFC banner will be a UFC 178 co-main event bout against Donald Cowboy Cerrone in Las Vegas on September 27. Cerrone’s original opponent for that date, Bobby Green, will face an opponent to be determined on a November event.