Gilbert Melendez will make a quick turnaround and fight Al Iaquinta on July 15 in San Diego, according to a report on Wednesday.
FOX Sports Live reported that Melendez will step in for the injured Bobby Green to face Iaquinta in the evening’s co-main event at the Valley View Casino Center.
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Melendez (22-5) comes into the fight fresh off his last outing, a split-decision loss to Eddie Alvarez at last weekend’s UFC 188 card in Mexico City.