Bellator MMA had a shot at former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez , but in the end, the UFC won out this past week. Melendez (22-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) re-signed with the UFC, and with a big incentive. He will coach on Season 20 of “The Ultimate Fighter” against lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, and then will fight him for the title . It will be his second title fight in the UFC after losing a close decision to Benson Henderson in his promotional debut nearly a year ago. He may want to send Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney a thank-you note
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Rebney: Bellator’s offer to Gilbert Melendez got him ‘TUF’ coaching gig – MMA Junkie