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Eddie Alvarez vs Shinya Aoki rematch in the works for Bellator season six

Photo of Eddie Alvarez (left) and Shinya Aoki via Susu Mug.

Was anyone else curious as to why former Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was absent from the Bellator season six lightweight tournament field?

It turns out he has bigger fish to fry, and that means a date with destiny against Japanese lightweight superstar Shinya Aoki, who had previously been the only man to defeat him at lightweight before Michael Chandler did it this past November.

Bellator officials have informed MMAmania.com that Alvarez vs. Aoki II "should be happening this season," which would give "The Silent Assassin" his first opportunity to avenge one of his three career losses.

Alvarez himself recently revealed to The Fight Nerd that he's targeting an April date with the Japanese submission master, adding "We just recently got the contracts and things of that sort. Just need to be signed and get this match on the road."

If their rematch is anything like the first fight, it should be quick, exciting and very violent.

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Alvarez originally met Aoki while battling for the WAMMA lightweight title at Dynamite!! 2008, the special New Year's Eve show at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

The bout featured 92 seconds of blistering action which included some classic Aoki butt-scooting, Alvarez loading up with a big right hand, a huge takedown into mount by Alvarez during a scramble and then Aoki somehow reversing the position into a heel hook which eventually forced the tap after some strong resistance from the Philadelphia native.

It appears Alvarez has chosen an opportunity for instant revenge over having to win three fights in a tournament first, which is only logical.

Do you think Alvarez made the right call in chasing Aoki instead of reclaiming his lightweight title in Bellator? Could this be one of the biggest fights in the promotion's young history?

Sound off, Maniacs!

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I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.

"i oilcheck need to take a reality check.What an imbecile i am to even think of going up against Scott1 with his perfect 1 and 0 sig record.I am already known as Manias biggest scumbag now i’ve got the moniker of a loser as well!TUT TUT SMH!!!"

I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.

by OilCheck on Feb 2, 2012 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

Can someone please explain why the fuck they got stood up when Gilbert was about to finish the fight? I remember that part of the fight and it was NOT at the end of the round.

Now, count up your crimes!

by Cyclonejoker on Feb 2, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

im not sure whats going on with that, then it was yamasaki so who knows?

look how mario tried to reset the fight.

I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.

"i oilcheck need to take a reality check.What an imbecile i am to even think of going up against Scott1 with his perfect 1 and 0 sig record.I am already known as Manias biggest scumbag now i’ve got the moniker of a loser as well!TUT TUT SMH!!!"

I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.

by OilCheck on Feb 2, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Aoki was outstruck

132 to 18 in that fight in total strikes that night. He got 0 of 18 takedown attempts,

total domination. His striking has improved since then, but I would still pick Gilbert in a rematch.

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

you can hear if you listen to the audio that yamasaki was telling them both to stop

before Gilbert threw the punch. he was standing Aoki up.

Aoki got dominated in that fight, but that’s the reason why it was stood up and he wasn’t finished.

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Eddie's contract is the reason he is not in the tournament.

He has two fights left on his contract and the tourny would require a contract extension.

by Lynchman on Feb 2, 2012 1:43 PM EST reply actions  

I hope that Eddie works something out with UFC/Strikeforce

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by ShivanTiger on Feb 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST reply actions  

likme the ufc, bellator has championship clause, so eddie not being lw champion means that in 2 fights he will become a free agent!!

becoming a free agent at this stage for Alvarez is far more important then chasing revenge against chandler and a bellator belt

by John G. on Feb 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

He needs to avenge that loss

Chandler vs Alvarez 2 is a solid headliner for Bellator

by Starr788 on Feb 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Are you not paying attention?

If he beats Chandler then he becomes champion again and tethered to Bellator for whatever money they pay. If not, he is a free agent and can got to the UFC for a hell of a lot more money.

When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.

by P-Dub on Feb 2, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Who says he'd get more money with the UFC?

That’s where you’re wrong bruh…Alvarez makes more money right now than he would if he signed with the UFC today…

by Starr788 on Feb 2, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Who says he wouldn't

That’s where your wrong bra. What if Alvarez wins multiple fight night bonus in the UFC? So him making more in Bellator is bogus.

by haymaker85 on Feb 2, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

There is a 2011 interview with him saying the UFC had offered him a contract that was a lot less than what he makes

Look it up, I got no time for you dweebs right now…

I thought these sorts of conversations were old news since the recent Strikeforce payouts…there are fighters that make more outside of the UFC…that isn’t difficult to grasp

by Starr788 on Feb 2, 2012 5:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Prepare Eddie

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by Elitex10x on Feb 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

Lol

That “get off me” head mush at the end of the last gif is bad ass…

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw

by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 2, 2012 2:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  


"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 3, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions  

I've got Aoki

I’ve never been all that impressed with Alvarez.

Last time Aoki won by heelhook, this times he wins by RNC

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

The greatest LW of all time.

JMMA & K-1 all day

Never Die.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
UFC fanboys are so funny. It's hilarious how 3 (4 Hendo?) non UFC fighters of a year ago are now fighting for the title. No such thing as B-league.
Reem
Bendo
Diaz.

by David Emerson on Feb 2, 2012 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Aoki is top 5

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/rankings/lightweight/detail/2515787

But there are some people think along those lines. I think Aoki is a great competitor. His stand up is improving with each fight, he’s only 28 years old.

I would love to see him fight in the UFC though.

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

i dont want to see another butt scooter in the ufc .. i was glad they got rid of leties .. and i wish they would of not resigned werdum .. butt scooting should get you cut ..

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by Nightmare83 on Feb 2, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

mental illness is a bitch!

I lost to Cruz Jackson. He’s the best. I padded his record and just a can. I talk shit to try and get replies when In reality I still play the original Halo on original XBOX like a religiously. I’m so totally awesome and straight and I act gay on a blog only because I’m the second loneliest mother fucker on Mania. First goes to Stallion. I want Shivan to lose to Cruz and Diaz to show how overrated he is. My favorite fighter is Josh Burkman. Thank You.

"i oilcheck need to take a reality check.What an imbecile i am to even think of going up against Scott1 with his perfect 1 and 0 sig record.I am already known as Manias biggest scumbag now i’ve got the moniker of a loser as well!TUT TUT SMH!!!"

I played 8======Danago in words with friends and he quit just like shogun.

by OilCheck on Feb 2, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Bunch of MMA hipsters

When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.

by P-Dub on Feb 2, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

there is a chance this happens on the windsor card if its in april.

I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...

by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 2, 2012 3:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Alvarez KO 1

This one won’t go long.

TFK

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by TFK on Feb 2, 2012 4:57 PM EST reply actions  

Aoki submitted him in 90 seconds the first time they fought

"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."

by wolfman13 on Feb 2, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

This is a BE link. Flagged as inappropriate

"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 3, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions  


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