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Melvin Guillard
| Melvin Guillard | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. March 30, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Other names | The Young Assassin |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155.5 lb (70.5 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight (155 lb) Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
| Team | Imperial Athletics[1] |
| Rank | Brown belt in Judo Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 42 |
| Wins | 29 |
| By knockout | 19 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from Boxrec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. (born March 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman. Guillard received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricco Rodriguez in 2008.[2] He is currently ranked as being the 15th best lightweight fighter by The USA Today Consensus Rankings,[3] and 7th by MMAWeekly.[4]
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MMA career
In 2005 Guillard fought against Roger Huerta. After Guillard took a competitive decision victory, the fight was ruled a no contest after Huerta appealed the commission making an accusation that Guillard was greasing between rounds and that he was very slippery since the start of the 2nd round.
Guillard later participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing by unanimous decision against Josh Burkman. Guillard returned at the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout. Fighting again at welterweight, Guillard lost his next fight, against Josh Neer, by triangle choke submission – which surprised many in attendance. Guillard seemed to control the fight until then, opening a large cut on Neer’s forehead in the process.
When the lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58, Guillard began to transition to the lighter weight class. He made his lightweight debut in the UFC at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first round knockout. On September 23, 2006 Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger, at UFC 63. Guillard won the fight via KO with a body blow. Guillard lost his fight against Rich Clementi at UFC 79 by rear-naked choke at 4:40 of the first round. Both before and after the bout there was heated trash talking which included Guillard giving Clementi the finger during the introductions. Guillard also attempted to attack Clementi after being submitted, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean.
Guillard was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90 in Chicago on October 25, 2008, but was replaced by Shannon Gugerty due to a torn ACL. Guillard defeated Gleison Tibau at TUF 9 Finale by split decision June 20, 2009. Guillard was defeated via guillotine choke by Nate Diaz on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19.[5]
Guillard next faced Ronys Torres on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109.[6] Melvin recently joined well respected coach Greg Jackson‘s camp out in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[7] Guillard showing improved submission defense and patience in the fight, won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares on May 29, 2010 at UFC 114,[8] but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.[9] Guillard fought and defeated UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe by the way of KO in the first round.[10]
Guillard defeated Jeremy Stephens on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119 via split decision.
Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23.[11] However, on December 6, 2010, headliner Kenny Florian pulled out of a fight with Evan Dunham due to injury and Guillard has been chosen as his replacement.[12] Guillard would go on to defeat Dunham in the first round via TKO due to knees. The finish earned him Knockout of the Night honors.
Guillard defeated Shane Roller on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 via knockout, outclassing Roller with his striking and footwork.[13]
Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136.[14] Guillard was quickly submitted via rear naked choke in the first round after being dazed by a counter left from Lauzon.
Guillard faced Jim Miller on January 20, 2012 in the main event at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. He lost via submission.
Personal life
Guillard has a wife named Tache.[15]
Substance Abuse
Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event at UFC Fight Night 9 on April 5, 2007 and was defeated by guillotine choke in only 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab from Stevenson. Guillard publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormones (HGH), but was later found to have submitted a urine sample positive for cocaine. After the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Guillard for eight months and fined him $2,100.[16] Melvin attributes his drug abuse to the loss of his father, who died at age 44 of cirrhosis of the liver, after a life of heavy drinking. He has later said that this was just an excuse. [17] Guillard is quoted as saying, “I made a lot of excuses for myself because of my father’s death, and I regret it now because my father left me and he always told me, ‘Son, never live a regret. Never make excuses for yourself. Be a man and take responsibility for whatever you do in life.’ ” [18] That being said, he has said that his dad was his best friend and biggest fan. When Hurricane Katrina hit, since his dad was a contractor, he was backed up and never made it to his UFC debut, and passed away before he could see him fight in the UFC at all. [19]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (Two times)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 42 matches | 29 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 19 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 9 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 29–10–2 (1) | Jim Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | January 20, 2012 | 1 | 2:04 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Loss | 29–9–2 (1) | Joe Lauzon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 1 | 0:47 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 29–8–2 (1) | Shane Roller | KO (punches) | UFC 132 | July 2, 2011 | 1 | 2:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 28–8–2 (1) | Evan Dunham | TKO (knees) | UFC: Fight For The Troops 2 | January 22, 2011 | 1 | 2:58 | Fort Hood, Texas, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | 27–8–2 (1) | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (split) | UFC 119 | September 25, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 26–8–2 (1) | Waylon Lowe | KO (knee to the body) | UFC 114 | May 29, 2010 | 1 | 3:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 25–8–2 (1) | Ronys Torres | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 109 | February 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 24–8–2 (1) | Nate Diaz | Submission (arm-in guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard | September 16, 2009 | 2 | 2:13 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 24–7–2 (1) | Gleison Tibau | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale | June 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–7–2 (1) | Dennis Siver | KO (punches) | UFC 86 | July 5, 2008 | 1 | 0:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | 22–7–2 (1) | Eric Regan | Decision (unanimous) | RITC 105: Friday Night Fights | March 7, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 21–7–2 (1) | Rich Clementi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 79 | December 29, 2007 | 1 | 4:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 21–6–2 (1) | Joe Stevenson | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard | April 5, 2007 | 1 | 0:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Failed drug test. Tested positive for cocaine. |
| Win | 21–5–2 (1) | Gabe Ruediger | KO (punch to the body) | UFC 63 | September 23, 2006 | 2 | 1:01 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 20–5–2 (1) | Rick Davis | KO (punch) | UFC 60 | May 27, 2006 | 1 | 1:37 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–5–2 (1) | Josh Neer | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3 | January 16, 2006 | 1 | 4:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 19–4–2 (1) | Marcus Davis | TKO (cut) | The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | November 5, 2005 | 2 | 2:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 18–4–2 (1) | Roger Huerta | No Contest (result overturned) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 14 | March 5, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Guillard’s win was changed to a no contest for greasing. |
| Win | 18–4–2 | Peter Kaljevic | TKO (elbows) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 14 | March 5, 2005 | 1 | 2:24 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win| | 17–4–2 | Darrell Smith | TKO (punches) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 14 | March 5, 2005 | 1 | 3:07 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 16–4–2 | Rob Emerson | Decision (split) | RCF: Cold Hearted | February 19, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 15–4–2 | Santino Defranco | Submission (triangle choke) | ISCF: Domination at the DAC | November 20, 2004 | 1 | 2:33 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 15–3–2 | Jason Hathaway | TKO (punches) | ISCF: Compound Fracture | October 15, 2004 | 1 | 0:37 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Draw | 14–3–2 | Laverne Clark | Draw | RCF: Duel in the Delta | September 25, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Angel Nievens | Decision (unanimous) | FFC 11: Explosion | September 10, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 13–3–1 | Ryan Stout | Submission (armbar) | Battle of New Orleans 14 | July 10, 2004 | 1 | 2:55 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Draw | 13–2–1 | Lee King | Draw | Battle of New Orleans 13 | June 25, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Rich Miller | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 58 | June 11, 2004 | 2 | 2:07 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Kyle Bradley | TKO (punches) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 9 | May 14, 2004 | 1 | 4:20 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Jake Short | Decision (unanimous) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 8 | March 5, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 11–1 | Carlo Prater | Submission (guillotine choke) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 7 | December 19, 2003 | 1 | 2:32 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 11–0 | Justin Wieman | TKO (punches) | ISCF: Anarchy in August | August 2, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Kyle Bradley | Submission (armlock) | FFC 6: No Love | July 11, 2003 | 1 | 2:54 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Paul Purcell | TKO (punches) | Art of War 2 | June 21, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Kalispell, Montana, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Diego Saraiva | KO (punches) | ISCF: May Madness | May 23, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Alex Kronofsky | KO (punch) | Battle of New Orleans 6 | April 26, 2003 | 1 | 1:32 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Aaron Williams | TKO (punches) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 5 | April 25, 2003 | 1 | 1:43 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Victor Estrada | Submission (armbar) | Battle of New Orleans 5 | March 22, 2003 | 1 | 2:04 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Rod Ramirez | TKO (punches) | Battle of New Orleans 4 | February 15, 2003 | 2 | 0:32 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Joe Jordan | Decision (unanimous) | Battle of New Orleans 3 | January 18, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jonathon Hargroder | KO (punch) | Battle of New Orleans 2 | December 21, 2002 | 1 | 0:31 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Calvin Martin | Decision (unanimous) | Battle of New Orleans 1 | November 16, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
References
- ^ “Melvin Guillard Now With Blackzillians Camp, Still Cool With Greg Jackson”. bloodyelbow.com. 2012-01-16. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/16/2711116/ufc-melvin-guillard-with-blackzillians-greg-jackson-mma-news.
- ^ “Melvin Guillard, grounded but more than ready to stand up”. UFC.com. 2009-09-14. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=22416. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/rankings
- ^ “Lightweight MMA Top 10″. MMAWeekly.com. July 6, 2011. http://mmaweekly.com/lightweight-division-155-pound-limit-mma-top-10. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ “UFC Fight Night DIAZ vs GUILLARD”. Ufc.com. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=2272. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- ^ “UFC 109: Ronnys Torres vs. Melvin Guillard”. tatame.com. http://www.tatame.com/2009/10/24/UFC-109–Ronnys-Torres-vs.-Melvin-Guillard. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- ^ “UFC 109 – Guillard joins Jackson’s MMA to prepare for Ronnys Torres”. mmabay.co.uk. http://www.mmabay.co.uk/Story%20A%2000433.html. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ^ “Melvin Guillard v. Thiago Tavares at UFC 114″. sbnation.com. http://www.sbnation.com/2010/2/13/1309087/melvin-guillard-v-thiago-tavares. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
- ^ “Thiago Tavares out of UFC 114 bout with Melvin Guillard due to elbow injury”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/19082/thiago-tavares-out-of-ufc-114-bout-with-melvin-guillard-due-to-elbow-injury.mma. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ “Newcomer Waylon Lowe replaces Thiago Tavares, meets Melvin Guillard at UFC 114″. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/19092/newcomer-waylon-lowe-replaces-thiago-tavares-meets-melvin-guillard-at-ufc-114.mma. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ “Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards meet at Jan. 22 UFC event”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21019/melvin-guillard-and-yves-edwards-meet-at-jan-22-ufc-event.mma. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ “Kenny Florian Injured, Melvin Guillard To Face Evan Dunham”. Heavy.com. December 6, 2010. http://www.heavy.com/mma/2010/12/kenny-florian-injured-out-of-dunham-fight/.
- ^ “Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller set for UFC 132 in Las Vegas”. mmajunkie.com. March 14, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/22833/melvin-guillard-vs-shane-roller-set-for-ufc-132-in-las-vegas.mma.
- ^ “Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston”. mmajunkie.com. 2011-07-15. http://mmajunkie.com/news/24417/melvin-guillard-vs-joe-lazuon-in-the-works-for-ufc-136-in-houston.mma.
- ^ “Guillard Comes Back from the Depths to Start a New Chapter”. UFC.com. 2009-06-17. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=20586. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ “NSAC Suspends Guillard for Cocaine Use”. Sherdog. May 10, 2007. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=7506. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=6007209
- ^ http://www.lvrj.com/sports/ufc-s-guillard-adopts-new-habit-winning-114411844.html
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Beyond-the-Fight-Guillard-vs-Miller-39335
External links
- Official UFC Profile
- Official Melvin Guillard website
- Professional MMA record for Melvin Gulliard from Sherdog
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