UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta wasn’t without an opponent for too long after Bobby Green was forced out of their UFC Fight Night 71 bout.
On Wednesday evening it was announced on FOX Sports Live that Gilbert Melendez would replace Green.
Iaquinta (12-3-1) is currently riding a four-fight winning streak, with TKO wins over Joe Lauzon, Ross Pearson, and Rodrigo Damm. In his last outing earlier this month, he picked up a controversial decision win over Jorge Masvidal.
Melendez (22-5) fought at UFC 188 against Eddie Alvarez and despite thinking he won the fight, the judges gave the nod to his opponent.