Gilbert Melendez won’t have much time to dwell on his loss to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188.
The former Strikeforce lightweight champion will replace the injured Bobby Green and face Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night in San Diego on July 15. The new matchup was announced Wednesday evening on Fox Sports Live. The event takes place at Valley View Casino Center and is headlined by a heavyweight duel between Frank Mir and Todd Duffee.
Melendez dropped a split verdict to Alvarez in Mexico City this past Saturday, “El Nino’s” third loss in his last four UFC appearances.