Bloody Elbow recaps the fights from UFC 188 Saturday night in Mexico City,Mexico. Here, we look at the co-main event between Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez.
On Saturday night, Former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, got his first taste of victory inside the UFC Octagon with a close split decision victory against former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez, in a fight which acted as an appetiser for UFC 188's main event between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum.
Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Gilbert Melendez via split decision (29-28x2, 28-29).