Monday afternoon it came out that former Bellator Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is now involved in a lawsuit with the promotion. Both he and Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney have spoken about the issues they're facing today. Several fighters have followed up with their thoughts on the situations.

First, UFC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson isn't thrilled about being paid less than a newly signed fighter:

I get 39k RT @molesymma: Something i just realised.UFC LW champ @bensonhenderson gets 30k to show, 30k to win.UFC offered Alvarez 75k n 75k — Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) January 8, 2013

Not in a good mood, go suck an eggRT @dflores315: @gilbertmelendez gonna smash @bensonhenderson. That's why Bendo hyping Alverez situation — Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) January 8, 2013

Light Heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes thinks Eddie should have waited out the matching period altogether like he did when leaving M-1:

@arielhelwani @digitalstudio5a I heard their matching period is a little longer, but still, it seems like it'd have been a better option. — Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) January 8, 2013

And Middleweight Derek Brunson and Lightweight Pat Healy give voice to complaints many MMA fans have about the situation:

Eddie Alvarez being sued by a million dollar company makes me sick ! Someone needs to be held responsible for infringing on others ! — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) January 7, 2013

Will anyone ever want to sign with Bellator other than a last resort after seeing the way they treat guys like @ealvarezfight and @tysonnam? — Patrick Healy (@BamBamHealy) January 8, 2013

Tyson Nam, who's just getting past his own legal altercation with Bellator, offers his support as well as a helping hand from his attorney.

Hang in there @ealvarezfight Hoping for the best in the end! — Tyson Nam (@TysonNam) January 8, 2013