Donald Cerrone vs Eddie Alvarez UFC 178 Countdown Show
Top Lightweight Donald Cerrone faces off against former Bellator fighter Eddie Alvarez. Many would put Alvarez in a top-five position in world rankings. However, in the UFC he is as yet untested. So enter stage left on Donald Cowboy Cerrone. Cowboy has himself become a fighter who’s name is once again being mentioned in top contender status. How will Alvarez fair in his first outing inside the octagon against a tough Cerrone? Ladies and gentlemen, we have a fight!
And who better than the always ready to fight Cerrone to take on the newcomer. As Alvarez will be looking to make a statement upon his arrival at the UFC. Being widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the world outside of the UFC. Eddie Alvarez spent many years as a champion with Bellator. And now at UFC 178, he will look to place himself inside the top ten of the lightweight division.
Following Cerrone and Alvarez UFC 178 Preparations
We follow both fighters as they prepare to meet inside the UFC octagon on September 27th. As Eddie prepares alongside his teammates at the Blackzillians gym. Alongside some of the biggest names in the sport including Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort and some top lightweight contenders. Alvarez appears to be taking all the right steps as he prepares to make his UFC debut and take out Cowboy.
Meanwhile, in Albuquerque New Mexico, Donald Cerrone is busy getting up his new home gym. Right there on his own private ranch, Cowboy intends to open his own gym. so that he can stay in top condition and train with some of the very best, right on his own doorstep. All with the aim of making a run at the UFC lightweight title. But first of all, he needs to stop the new guy on the block Eddie Alvarez. Which he hopes to do come Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garen Arena.