WHY EDDIE ALVAREZ DOESN'T DESERVE THE TITLE SHOT!! UFN Vegas Preview!

We are very close to UFC 200 weekend and on July 7th the lightweight belt will be contested in the fight capital of the world Las Vegas. Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos will try and retain the belt against number 2 ranked Eddie Alvarez.

Alvarez in my opinion is one of the most overrated and over ranked fighters in the UFC. I really can't understand how you've earned a title shot when your last 4 fights ended by decision (3 of them split decision) including a loss and you're (2-1) in the UFC. Giving this guy a title shot is ridiculous, the lightweight division is stacked right now with so many contenders with so many better options than Alvarez for the title shot. Here are some contenders that would've made a better fight or who were more deserving of a shot:

1. Nate Diaz

Diaz had a huge amount of momentum after his submission victory over Conor McGregor on short notice, he also convincingly beat Michael Johnson by unanimous decision back in December of 2015 after losing to the champion RDA by decision. After two big wins in fights he was supposed to lose Diaz is a draw and worthy of the title shot.

2. Khabib Nurmagomedov
This man really is the obvious choice and the only excuse for not making this fight is that he had a fight against Darrell Horcher not too long ago and could be looking to face one more top 5 contender before the title shot after his return from injury. However, having said all that the man is undefeated at 23-0!!! He also has a previous victory over the champion, really what are we waiting for?

3. Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson was prevented from having a title shot by Michael Chiesa who called him out and they were scheduled to fight, unfortunately Chiesa got injured so now Ferguson is stuck fighting an opponent not ranked in the top 15 when it was very arguable that he was ready for the title shot and deserving of it.

4. Donald Cerrone
Cowboy has obviously previously lost to RDA twice, once in 2013 and more recently in December of 2015. However, in that period and dating up to right now RDA is the only man he's lost to. He is also one of the most active and exciting fighters in the UFC, he has 17 performance bonuses and is a title contender in 2 divisions. He also a brilliant personality for fighting and will fight anyone anywhere at either weight.

Don't get me wrong, Eddie Alvarez is a good fighter but he is miles from championship standard in my opinion. He'd have to win pretty convincingly on the weekend for my opinion to change.

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