EliteXC has signed Eddie Alvarez (Pictures) to a long-term contract, the promotion announced Tuesday.

The former Bodog welterweight champion will co-headline the Jan. 25 ShoXC event at the Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City Hotel & Casino.

"We know Eddie wasn't happy where he was, but I truly believe he's found a home here with EliteXC," said EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw. "With Eddie eventually dropping down to his more natural weight class, 160 pounds, and with the fighters we have at 160, he has a chance to be a big star if he keeps winning."

Alvarez has stopped 10 opponents in 11 wins. His only defeat is a second-round stoppage to Nick Thompson (Pictures) in April 2007. He will face Ross Ebanez (Pictures) (16-5), who trains with B.J. Penn (Pictures), in a 170-pound fight.

In the co-feature, Paul Daley (Pictures) (16-6-2) will meet Sam Morgan (Pictures) (19-9) in a 160-pound bout.

Fights Also Televised on Showtime
Bobby McMaster vs. Bao Quach (Pictures) (150 pounds)
Kala Kolohe Hose (Pictures) vs. Fred Belleton (185)
Julie Kedzie (Pictures) vs. Tonya Evinger (Pictures) (140)

Non-Televised Fights
Zach Makovsky vs. Wilson Reis (140)
James "Binky" Jones vs. Mark Getto (150)
Sergio Vinagre vs. Brett Linebarger (170)
Joe Shilling vs. Matt Makowski (170)
Doug Gordon vs. TBD (170) Fights are scheduled for three five-minute rounds with the exception of Kedzie-Evinger, which is slated for three three-minute rounds.