It was big news when it was announced not only did UFC match Bellator's offer for Gilbert Melendez, but he and current lightweight Champ Anthony Pettis would be coaching the strawweights of TUF 20. Here's what those contestants thought:

Carla Esparza... I think she wants Melendez

"@WestLinnEagleAH: @CarlaEsparza1 lolz I think we already know who team you want to be on" Hmmmm ;) â Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) February 24, 2014

"@curtsaintp: @CarlaEsparza1 I think @GilbertMelendez is a perfect fit for your skill set!! #TUF" Wrestler teaching wrestler.... Hmmm ;) â Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) February 24, 2014

And don't get it twisted, no matter WHO is my coach, I'm going on there to win that @ufc belt!!! #TUF20 #EyeOnThePrize â Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) February 24, 2014

Paige Van Zant's logical decision

Alright I made my choice. Lol I choose team Pettis,Cause he is super attractive and I would be able to focus while he coached for sure;)!! â Paige Vanzant (@PAIGEVANZANT) February 24, 2014

and some general excitement from the rest

The news is out for #TUF20 coaches, I think I'd be happy on either guys team will need to wait&see pretty excitingð pic.twitter.com/P8wP7hlpPR â Joanne Calderwood (@badmofo_jojo) February 24, 2014