Eddie Alvarez Defeats Gilbert Melendez By Split Decision At UFC 188

Eddie Alvarez got the better of Gilbert Melendez tonight at UFC 188 by split decision, managing to get the better of his rival in the final 10 minutes of fighting despite his left eye being almost completely swollen shut courtesy of an elbow in the opening round.

Melendez throws the jab out as he circles around Alvarez. Alvarez burst forward with a combination targeting the body. Melendez continuing to feel out with the jab.

Melendez starts to find a home for that jab, landing a few in succession. Alvarez steps in with a punch, but Melendez blasts him with a right elbow counter. That backs him up a bit and Melendez presses forward with another punch. Alvarez has some damage to his left eye…