Jolldan Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Earlier this month, it was reported that the UFC’s July 28 return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada could be headlined by a rematch between top lightweight contenders Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. While these reports were met with heaps of excitement, it then sounded as though the fight wouldn’t be happening after all, as Alvarez assured MMA Fighting‘s Ariel Helwani that he wouldn’t be competing until he worked out a new deal with the UFC. “It’s not **** happening,” Alvarez said of his reported rematch with Poirier. “I’m not fighting until I get a new deal.” From the looks of it, however, Alvarez and the UFC have worked things out. On Thursday morning, Alvarez took to Twitter to tell Poirier that he would see him in Calgary. See you in Calgary @DustinPoirier best of luck my friend @ufc — Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) May 10, 2018 See you in Calgary [Dustin Poirier],” Alvarez said in his Tweet. “Best of luck my friend.” Needless to say, it sounds like this anticipated rematch is on. Who do you think comes out on top in this anticipated rematch in Calgary? Edited May 15, 2018 by Jolldan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyWang Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Poirier now saying he isn’t fighting Eddie at this card, it will have to be later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumClegg Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Alvarez is also on steroids. In the thread about drug test passing roiders getting free T-shirts I only called him a can. Regards PC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashfl0w Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 They should send Conor in like Braun Strowman, and let him massacre them both at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumClegg Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 The fact is Gaethje f*cked up both of their lead legs. Alvarez looked really bad and Poirier looked like he was beaten with an aluminum baseball bat. Dustin's face was fine though where as Eddie's was completely trashed. They're both lucky that Gaethje fights without much intelligence. I respect that though. That's old school just bang it out until someone gets slumped. Head movement, pull counters, covering up... that chit is for chumps that are scared of the real man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashfl0w Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Gaethje fights like you would if you wore a football helmet during a fight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumClegg Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Gaethje fights like you would if you wore a football helmet during a fight. That could be like a heavyweight season of TUF. Show needs to go out on a high note and there's plenty of retired defensive lineman sitting around broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumClegg Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Put em in pads and everything. Make it a realistic NFL big man competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzPride Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) It could be Poirier vs Lee. Edited May 10, 2018 by Ozpride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor_Schonerstedt Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 coulda woulda shoulda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaricBob Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Now Poirier is saying it's on too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehilton94 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Its confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezerker101 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 dvr event. don't care 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehilton94 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Curious, will the winner get the title shot or not, for me its a clear indicator of the number 1 spot. I would have preferred Lee vs Khabib but we can't always get what we want I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillandpower Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Curious, will the winner get the title shot or not, for me its a clear indicator of the number 1 spot. I would have preferred Lee vs Khabib but we can't always get what we want I guess Whatever happens we all know New FC is gonna make an interim title for 155 of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunchBag Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 i think winner will fight khabib in nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashfl0w Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 i think winner will fight khabib in nov Meek's part will be played by Khabib. He'll be pulling up his skirt for the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunchBag Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 smart move by eddie to negotiate now as opposed to after he loses to poirer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StompGrind Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) I'd like to see the Diamond get his revenge against Alvarez then get a shot @ Lee. Lee probably wins but i don't think it's an easy fight for him. Dustin is a pretty tough guy, on the feet he's getting better. He's a killer if he hurts you and his jitz is very solid too. Winner fights Hugbib. Edited May 12, 2018 by StompGrind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyWang Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Poirier on mmahour saying he hears Eddie did not get a new contract, he is fighting out his contract with this fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashfl0w Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Good. He can **** off to One FC with Askren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyWang Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Eddie confirmed it, last fight on his contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanPass Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Eddie finally decided to defend his ECW Championship vs Dustin. Finally a rematch i'm looking forward too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillandpower Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Eddie confirmed it, last fight on his contract ... Bellator bound ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyWang Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 ... Bellator bound ? he said he is still talking to the ufc and theres nothing negative. Just taking longer than he would like. Said he'll fight this out and work it out from there. I think he will re-sign though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Good. He can **** off to One FC with Askren. Askren is actually the chit, he should be signed immediately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crangs Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) Eddie definitely wants the W this time and in emphatic fashion. trying to negotiate a new contract with a severe concussion is not recommended Edited May 15, 2018 by crangs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunchBag Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) basically eddie is coming off a big win which gives you better negotiating ability, especially when you are in title contention. The poirer fight is a big risk for eddie and if he loses, his negotiating power will be diminished considerably. If he wins however then he can probably secure himself an even better contract. Eddie wasnt doing so good in their first fight though. Edited May 15, 2018 by PunchBag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Polo_Hermano Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Alvarez is also on steroids. In the thread about drug test passing roiders getting free T-shirts I only called him a can. Regards PC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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