A showdown between lightweights Gilbert Melendez and Eddie Alvarez had been brewing for years and finally came to fruition on Saturday in the UFC 188 co-main event in Mexico City. Alvarez overcame being hurt in the first round and having a badly swollen left eye to defeat Melendez by split decision. Like most grudge matches do, the fighters did not touch gloves to start the fight.
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UFC 188 Results: Eddie Alvarez Comes From Behind to Beat Gilbert Melendez – MMA Weekly