Whenever Eddie Alvarez decides to walk away from mixed martial arts, he will do so as a historic figure in the lightweight division. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA titleholder’s path now leads him to one of the most anticipated fights of 2017.
Alvarez will take on onetime World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje in a delightful UFC 218 pairing this Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The three-round lightweight showcase crackles with potential. Alvarez has compiled a 3-2 record since arriving in the UFC a little more than three years ago.