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Eddie Alvarez injured, out of Bellator 54 title defense

Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has suffered an injury that has forced him out of his upcoming title defense against…

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Chris Palmquist
September 20, 2011 · 1 min read
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Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has suffered an injury that has forced him out of his upcoming title defense against Bellator lightweight crown against season 4 winner Michael Chandler at Bellator 54 on Oct 15 in New Jersey.

Eddie suffered an injury that will keep him out of our October 15th show at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. Eddie Alvarez has a huge heart and if there was any way for him to fight on the 15th, I know he would. Ed’s in spectacular condition, so both of us are hopeful that this fight can potentially still occur later this fall.

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