Shinya Aoki has something to prove

Shinya Aoki (30-5 MMA, 0-0 BFC), who delivered Eddie Alvarez (22-3 MMA, 6-1 BFC) just his second career loss back at DREAM "Dynamite!! 2008," now rematches the fellow lightweight notable in Friday's MTV2-televised main event. Bellator 66 takes place at the I-X Center in Cleveland, and the 155-pound headliner boasts the biggest starpower the organization's yet seen in its current sixth season.
"And what makes Eddie dangerous is the power in his hands and his wrestling skill. He mixes these skills well and executes the game plan effectively. I believe Eddie Alvarez and I have both evolved as different fighters," Shinya Aoki said. "I'm more confident in my standup skills with the hard training with Muay Thai champions at Evolve MMA gym in Singapore. My main goal in this fight with Eddie Alvarez is to prove myself and Japanese MMA are still at the top level," he said. "I'd like to show my style is MMA, not just grappling or striking."