Eddie Alvarez Offered UFC Contract

by Shawn M. Smith on December 19, 2012

Eddie Alvarez, the former Bellator Lightweight champion, has received an official offer from UFC. His previous employer, Bellator, has two weeks to match the contract.

Alvarez hasn’t fought since a first round knockout win over Patricio Freire at Bellator 76.

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