Gilbert Melendez agrees to fight Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night San Diego

[Wild]

Gilbert Melendez is getting right back to work.

Four days after losing to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188, Melendez has agreed to fight Al Iaquinta on July 15 in San Diego, FOX Sports Live reported Wednesday night. The opportunity presented itself after Bobby Green, Iaquinta's original opponent, withdrewfrom the fight due to an injury suffered in training.

Melendez (22-5) lost a close split decision to Alvarez on Saturday night in Mexico City. The loss dropped his UFC record to 1-3.

Iaquinta (12-3-1) has won his last four fights in a row. He most recently defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision in April.

LINK: Gilbert Melendez agrees to fight Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night San Diego - MMA Fighting

 

[teamquestnorth]

Sweet. East vs West.

I think Laquinta will get tuned up here.

Karma for him calling me a gabagool. Whatever that is.

 

[teamquestnorth]

At least San Diego is at sea level so Melendez shouldn't have any cardio issues

 

[Pappy Knuckles]

Looks like Iaquinta's luck just ran out.

 

[Wild]

Big step for Raging Al here. I expect a war.

 

[Priziesthorse]

Sweet. East vs West.

I think Laquinta will get tuned up here.

Karma for him calling me a gabagool. Whatever that is.

 

[Priziesthorse]

Welcome to a world of pain, Gilbert.

 

[Pappy Knuckles]

Look at the fear in Iaquinta's eyes. This is light work for Gil. I wanted Bobby to handle him, but Gil is good enough for now.

 

[teamquestnorth]

SN and PayPal bets will be in full effect.

 

[teamquestnorth]

Its going to be a hostile crowd in Cali for ol raging Al

 

[Priziesthorse]

 

[Judobill]

Gil's getting paid!

 

[teamquestnorth]

So wants to do a SN bet on this one?

 

[Priziesthorse]

Look at the fear in Iaquinta's eyes. This is light work for Gil. I wanted Bobby to handle him, but Gil is good enough for now.

All i take from this picture is that the left side of Gil's head is wider than the right.

 

[FeeO]

You guys. I want Gil to win so much that I need to hide away or something. I can't wait for the crazed Iaquinterview. And even if Gil loses, which he won't...the Nate. Diaz. Interview.

 

[Priziesthorse]

So wants to do a SN bet on this one?

Let's dance.

 

[SickEye]

Fuck yes! Please whoop his mutha-fucking ass Gil.

 

[teamquestnorth]

Let's dance.

Sounds good. 30 days

 

[teamquestnorth]

Gilbert Melendez is getting right back to work.

Four days after losing to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188, Melendez has agreed to fight Al Iaquinta on July 15 in San Diego, FOX Sports Live reported Wednesday night. The opportunity presented itself after Bobby Green, Iaquinta's original opponent, withdrewfrom the fight due to an injury suffered in training.

Melendez (22-5) lost a close split decision to Alvarez on Saturday night in Mexico City. The loss dropped his UFC record to 1-3.

Iaquinta (12-3-1) has won his last four fights in a row. He most recently defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision in April.

LINK: Gilbert Melendez agrees to fight Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night San Diego - MMA Fighting

 

[Priziesthorse]

Fuck yes! Please whoop his mutha-fucking ass Gil.

It upsets me that a fellow supporter of House Bolton is on the wrong side of this fight. I see a flaying in your future.

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

At least San Diego is at sea level so Melendez shouldn't have any cardio issues

and home field advantage with TJ right next door

 

[Priziesthorse]

and home field advantage with TJ right next door

Al is more Mexican than Gil.

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

PS I like this fight

 

[Wild]

Let's dance.

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

Al is more Mexican than Gil.

Far left and blue bikini