Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez, Two Other Bouts Added To UFC 188

UFC has confirmed the co-main event for their upcoming UFC 188 pay-per-view in June, which is scheduled to feature the return of Cain Velasquez, as he defends the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Fabricio Werdum in the main event of the show.

Serving as the number two fight on the June 13th card will be an intriguing UFC Lightweight contender bout, as former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez battles former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez.

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