导出博客文章UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez doesnt know what the promotion has in
mind for his first title defense.But as far as hes concerned, theres no reason
to even discuss potential options until Aug. 20 -- when Conor McGregor and Nate
Diaz are scheduled to fight at UFC 202.Its a wait-and-see type thing right now,
Alvarez told ESPN.com. Lets wait and see what August 20th brings and then lets
make a big fight after that.The UFC recently booked a November clash between
highly ranked contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Tony Ferguson. Once that fight was
made, many assumed Alvarez (28-4) would draw undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov
(23-0), who is ranked right behind him at 155 pounds.Alvarez (28-4), who knocked
out dos Anjos in the first round to claim the 155-pound title last month, isnt
making any such assumptions. His sights are set on the winner of the nontitle
welterweight fight between McGregor and Diaz.Alvarez, 32, says he has little
interest in Nurmagomedov, who, despite a perfect record, has just one win in the
last two years due to injury. That victory came against UFC newcomer Darrell
Horcher in April.Im not sure what the promotions take is, but thats where I
stand, Alvarez said. Those are the guys I want to get my hands on. Ive said it
from the very beginning: Fighting the best guys in the world doesnt pay as good
as the circus. I want to join the circus. Im trying to get that circus money.As
far as Nurmagomedov, I just dont get how you become the No. 1 contender without
actually fighting guys who are ranked in the top 10. It kind of baffles me. The
lightweight division right now is a bunch of guys who fight opponents ranked in
the top 30 and never actually take a risk and fight a top-5 guy. I can walk into
a restaurant and knock five guys out, become 5-0 real quick. Its about the
quality of opponent. You have to beat the right guys to call yourself the No. 1
contender.Alvarez says he wouldnt be so adamant about a McGregor fight if it
werent for hearing the Irish fighters name over and over again in recent years.
After Alvarezs wins against Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis, he says the
name that continued to come up was always McGregors.Even after he defeated dos
Anjos for the title, Alvarez says he frequently fielded questions about
McGregor.Itd be nice to stop being asked about it, Alvarez said. Its a little
bit annoying, you know? I dont look at him the same way I look at and respect a
Rafael dos Anjos -- or any of the top guys who fight the real fighters.Diaz,
too, though. I was on the assumption I was cool with Nick and Nate Diaz, but
there was a switch flipped when I fought Nates teammate, Gilbert Melendez, in
Mexico last year. I was getting all this mean mugging. I guess he was angry
because I was fighting his friend, as if I gave a s--- or really didnt like his
friend. I was there for a check.I tried to get that through to him but he didnt
want to hear it. He was very bitter when I won that fight. It is what it is. I
still think those guys are good guys, they just are who they are.A native of
Philadelphia, Alvarez says he hasnt signed a new contract since winning the UFC
title, but expects that to happen shortly. While official plans for his first
title defense are up in the air, Alvarez says he is optimistic he could fight in
his hometown next year.Well do [a contract extension] very soon, Alvarez said.
Im not sure how it will work with the recent sale of the UFC, but Ill have a
talk with my manager and whoever takes care of that stuff.I think 2017 is going
to be a big year for Philadelphia. Im looking to grab the UFC and pull them back
in the direction of Philadelphia.
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