(This story first appeared in Friday’s USA TODAY .) TULSA — It might’ve been one of the worst-kept secrets in MMA, but Eddie Alvarez was looking for a change of scenery. The Bellator MMA lightweight champion got one this week when he was released from his deal with that promotion to explore free agency. That exploration lasted a few hours before it was announced he had signed with the UFC and already had a fight booked.
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Finally in the UFC, Eddie Alvarez ready to prove he’s world’s top lightweight – MMA Junkie