With the newly crowned champion on the throne, Dustin Poirier, Kevin Lee, Conor McGregor and Alvarez are all seem to be vying for a shot at “The Eagle”, but former champion Alvarez is certain that he has the best style to beat the Russian.
“I know 100 percent that matchup wise — wrestling and stylistically, I watch the champion a lot — I am the guy to beat the champion, not Dustin Poirier, not Conor McGregor, not anyone. I understand who I won against and who I lost to, but I’m the best style matchup,” Alvarez told the media backstage at UFC Atlantic City on Saturday night (h/t MMAJunkie.