Eddie Alvarez Taking a Gamble with Contract Negotiations Heading into UFC on FOX 30

Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez enters Saturday’s UFC on FOX 30 main event on the last fight of his contract. The rematch against Dustin Poirier may carry title shot implications in the lightweight division, but it’s also a risky business move for “The Underground King.”

Instead of signing a new contract with the fight promotion, Alvarez opted to fight out his current deal and take a gamble.

“I don’t think there’s any reason why not to. That’s why (I’m doing it). I haven’t been given any reason why not to. I guess that’s the best I can say it. If I was given enough that I thought, hey, it’s not worth the risk. I’d say, okay, I’m not going to roll the dice here. This is very good. This is what I feel I’m worth and I’m just going to keep going and do it, but I haven’t really been given a good enough offer to not take the risk that I’m willing to take,” the 34-year-old explained while appearing on The MMA Hour.

While Alvarez is taking a risk, he believes that he’ll eventually reach a deal and end his career with the UFC. 

“I think we’ll get a deal done for sure. We’re just not there yet. I know with the UFC you never know when you strike a deal, but I’m patient. I’ve learned to be patient because in the past I’ve gotten ahead of myself and maybe left a lot of money on the table,” he said. 

“I think I bring a lot of value, and when I fight I make this company a lot of money and I make a lot of fans excited. I want to be shared with a little big more than what I’m being shared with; that’s all.”

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