MMA Blaster Mailbag - Bellator versus Alvarez

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Kenosha Mat asks, "What do you think about Bellator suing Eddie Alvarez regarding the matching provisions in his Bellator contract?"

For over six months, Bellator and Eddie Alvarez have been litigating a contract dispute over the matching provisions in Eddie's most recent Bellator deal. I believe Bellator is fighting a losing battle as its offer is weak compared to the UFC's and simply isn't equal.

The UFC deal, with the PPV incentives, commentator spots, promotional fees and guaranteed money is far superior. The UFC will generate Eddie far more publicity, which leads to higher paying sponsorship opportunities. Nike pays a little more than Wornstar, no offense to Pat Curran.

Instead of paying thousands more in legal fees, Bjorn should cut his losses and look to settle the dispute. Bellator should be seeking the next Eddie Alvarez to fill the void. That guy would seem to be Michael Chandler, who defeated Alvarez in 2011.

Video of the Day - GSP v. Santos

Here is Georges St. Pierre going against Leo Santos at the ADCC 2005 qualifier. Georges St. Pierre last defended his welterweight title at UFC 158 against Nick Diaz.

Dos Santos will fight for the 2nd Ultimate Fighter Brazil final after defeating Luciano Contini, Juliano Wandalen and Thiago Santos. He would lose to Santiago Ponzinibbio via decision, but Ponzinibbio broke his hand and Dos Santos was granted a shot at the title.

UFC on Fuel 10 - Nogueira v. Werdum 2 takes place this Saturday, June 8th in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil at the Paulo Sarasate Arena. The fights will broadcast on FUEL TV and Facebook.

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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira v Fabricio Werdum
William Macario v Leo Santos - TUF BRAZIL FINAL
Rafael Cavalcante v Thiago Silva
Eddie Mendez v Daniel Sarafian
Jason High v Erick Silva
Rony Jason v Mike Wilkinson

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Raphael Assuncao vs. Vaughan Lee
Derek Brunson vs. Ronny Markes
Felipe Arantes vs. Godofredo Castro
Ildemar Alcantara vs. Leandro "Buscape" Silva
Rodrigo Damm vs. Mizuto Hirota
Caio Magalhaes vs. Karlos Vemola
Antonio Braga Neto vs. Anthony Smith

Video of the Day - Nelson v. Imes

Here is TUF 10's Roy Nelson v. TUF 2 runner-up Brad Imes in an IFL Heavyweight Title Fight which took place on 5/18/08 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.

Roy Nelson has three straight KO wins over Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo. He will next fight Stipe Miocic at UFC 161.

Video of the Day - Silva v. Ayon

Here is Erick Silva fighting Francisco Ayon at Jungle Fight 23 in Belem, Brazil which took place on 10/30/10.

Silva next fights Jason High at UFC on Fuel 10 in Brazil.

Video of the Day - Fernandes v. Maeda

Here is Bibiano Fernandes fighting Yoshiro Maeda at Dream NYE 2012 which took place on 12/31/12 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Fernandes (13-3) next fights Koetsu Okazaki (8-2) at One FC 9 which takes place at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.

Video of the Day - Cox v. Lee

Here is Vaughan Lee fighting Ian Cox at Fight UK 4, which took place on 6/5/11 in Leicester, England.

Lee fights Rapheal Assuncao at UFC on Fuel 10 which takes place on 6/8/13 in Brazil.

Video of the Day - Belfort v. Lindland

Here are MMA legends Vitor Belfort and Matt Lindland fighting in Affliction - Reckoning which took place on 1/24/09. The fight features one of the best KO's from the promotion's 2 event run.