Former UFC champion and opponent of Conor McGregor set to make controversial BKFC return
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With BKFC becoming one of the fastest-growing combat sports organizations in the world since Conor McGregor’s involvement, bigger names have begun joining the promotion.
Since UFC star Conor McGregor became the co-owner of BKFC earlier this year, the promotion has seen rapid growth, becoming one of the main players in the combat sports world.
With that, the promotion has begun to sign some well-known faces from the mixed martial arts world, with ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry becoming one of the faces of BKFC since leaving the UFC.
Eddie Alvarez set to make BKFC return against Jeremy Stephens
Returning for another fight under the BKFC banner is former UFC lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez. ‘The Underground King’ has a well-documented history with his new boss, McGregor, with ‘The Notorious’ having KOd him in 2016 to become double champion.
The 40-year-old made his BKFC debut last April, picking up a split decision win over fellow former UFC star, Chad Mendes.
Alvarez then went on to fight the aforementioned Perry where he lost in brutal fashion in the second round, with fans hopeful that he wouldn’t compete without gloves again.
Despite that, earlier this Tuesday, the promotion announced that ‘The Underground King’ is set to return to take on former UFC featherweight, Jeremy Stephens, when the promotion touches down in Philadelphia for the first time on January 25, for Knucklemania.
“Philly will be this year’s host of Knucklemania! First fight to drop is Philly fight legend Eddie Alvarez vs Jeremy Stephens,” the promotion announced on X.
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Eddie Alvarez picks his UFC lightweight GOAT
Alvarez is widely considered one of the most exciting lightweight fighters the UFC has ever seen, having been involved in some historical fights against the likes of Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Donald Cerrone.
Having held gold in the UFC himself, the 40-year-old recently gave his opinion on who he thinks is the greatest lightweight fighter ever.
“My new lightweight GOAT is Jim Miller. I’m willing to argue with anyone,” Alvarez said on Twitter.
Jim Miller extended the UFC record this past weekend at UFC 309, making his 45th UFC appearance and picking up his 27th win under the banner.
