American Kickboxing Academy coach Mendez, who corners Khabib Nurmagomedov against Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on Saturday, co-hosted the show in the studio. Bellator flyweight Melendez is coming off a split-decision win over Dakota Zimmerman at Bellator 206 this past Saturday. Bellator light heavyweight "King Mo" Lawal is set to face Liam McGeary at Bellator's debut show in Hawaii on Dec. 15.