Melvin Guillard

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Melvin Guillard
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Born Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr.
(1983-03-30) March 30, 1983 (age 30)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Other names The Young Assassin
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division Lightweight (155 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach 71 in (180 cm)
Style Boxing
Stance Orthodox
Team Jackson's MMA (2009-2011) Blackzilians (2012-2013) Grudge Training Center (2013-present)[1]
Years active 2002-present
Professional boxing record
Total 2
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Draws 1
Mixed martial arts record
Total 45
Wins 30
By knockout 19
By submission 2
By decision 9
Losses 12
By knockout 1
By submission 9
By decision 2
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 of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He debuted in the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing to Josh Burkman by decision in the first welterweight elimination bout.

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MMA career [edit]

In 2005, Guillard defeated fellow future UFC veteran Roger Huerta by decision, but the fight was ruled a No Contest after Huerta appealed the decision to the commission, accusing Guillard of greasing between rounds one and two.

Guillard participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing a unanimous decision to Josh Burkman. He returned on the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout due to a cut. Fighting again at welterweight, Guillard lost his next fight to Josh Neer, submitting to a first round triangle choke. Guillard had earlier opened a large cut on Neer's forehead.

After the lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58, Guillard began to transition to this weight class. He made his UFC lightweight debut at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first round KO. At UFC 63 on September 23, 2006, Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger and won the fight via KO by a body blow. Guillard next fought Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 9 and submitted to a guillotine choke 27 seconds into the fight, after being stunned by a punch. Guillard also submitted in his next fight, against Rich Clementi at UFC 79, to a rear naked choke at 4:40 of the first round. Before and after the bout, the fighters talked trash. Guillard gave Clementi the finger during the introductions and attempted to attack him after the fight, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean. He was subsequently released from the UFC, but was brought back after a win in a minor promotion.

Guillard returned to the UFC at UFC 86, knocking out Dennis Siver in 36 seconds. He was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90, but tore his ACL while training and was replaced by Shannon Gugerty.

Guillard next won a split decision over Gleison Tibau at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on June 20, 2009.

Guillard submitted to a guillotine choke by Nate Diaz on September 16, at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard.[2]

On February 6, 2010, Guillard faced Ronys Torres at UFC 109.[3] He joined coach Greg Jackson's camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico to prepare for the fight.[4] He showed improved submission defense and patience in the fight, winning a close unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares at UFC 114,[5] but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.[6] Guillard instead fought and knocked out UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe in the first round.[7]

On September 25, 2010 Guillard won a split decision over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119.[8]

Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23.[9] However, headliner Kenny Florian pulled out of his fight with Evan Dunham due to injury and Guillard replaced him.[10] He defeated Dunham in the first round via TKO by knees. The finish earned him the Knockout of the Night award.

Guillard next defeated Shane Roller via first round KO on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.[11]

Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 6, 2011 at UFC 136,[12] and was quickly submitted with a rear naked choke after being rocked by a counter left hook from Lauzon.

Guillard next faced Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on FX 1 on January 20, 2012.[13] After dropping Miller in the early going, Guillard was submitted in the first round.

Guillard next fought Fabrício Camões on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Guillard fought Donald Cerrone on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150, and was knocked out early in the first round. He received a $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus award for his effort.[15] This was the first knockout loss of his career.

Guillard was scheduled to face Jamie Varner on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale.[16] However, Varner fell ill the day of the event and the bout was scrapped from the card. The bout with Varner was rescheduled for December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.[17] Guillard was taken down by Varner several times in their bout, losing a split decision.[18]

Guillard is expected to face Mac Danzig on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.[19]

Personal life [edit]

Guillard has a wife named Tache.[20]

Substance abuse and family [edit]

Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007, and submitted to a guillotine choke in 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab. He publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Guillard's own pre-fight urine sample later tested positive for cocaine. The Nevada State Athletic Commission subsequently suspended Guillard for eight months and fined him $2,100.[21] Melvin attributed his drug abuse to the death of his father at age 44, from cirrhosis after a life of heavy drinking.

He later said, "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.'"[22] He has said his dad was his best friend and biggest fan, and never missed watching him fight. However, after Hurricane Katrina, his dad (a contractor) was backed up with work and so didn't make it to Guillard's UFC debut. He died before he could ever watch him fight in the UFC.[23]

Championships and accomplishments [edit]

Mixed martial arts record [edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 30–12–2 (1) Jamie Varner Decision (split) UFC 155 02012-12-29December 29, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 30–11–2 (1) Donald Cerrone KO (head kick & punch) UFC 150 02012-08-11August 11, 2012 1 1:16 Denver, Colorado, United States 157.5 lb. catchweight (Guillard missed weight); Fight of the Night
Win 30–10–2 (1) Fabrício Camões Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 02012-07-07July 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 29–10–2 (1) Jim Miller Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller 02012-01-20January 20, 2012 1 2:04 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 29–9–2 (1) Joe Lauzon Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 136 02011-10-08October 8, 2011 1 0:47 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 29–8–2 (1) Shane Roller KO (punches) UFC 132 02011-07-02July 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 02011-01-22January 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 02010-09-25September 25, 2010 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 26–8–2 (1) Waylon Lowe TKO (knee to the body) UFC 114 02010-05-29May 29, 2010 1 3:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–8–2 (1) Ronys Torres Decision (unanimous) UFC 109 02010-02-06February 6, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 24–8–2 (1) Nate Diaz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard 02009-09-16September 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 02009-06-20June 20, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–7–2 (1) Dennis Siver KO (punches) UFC 86 02008-07-05July 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 02008-03-07March 7, 2008 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 21–7–2 (1) Rich Clementi Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 79 02007-12-29December 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 02007-04-05April 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 02006-09-23September 23, 2006 2 1:01 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 20–5–2 (1) Rick Davis KO (punch) UFC 60 02006-05-27May 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 02006-01-16January 16, 2006 1 4:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–4–2 (1) Marcus Davis TKO (cut) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale 02005-11-05November 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 02005-03-05March 5, 2005 3 5:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Changed to a no contest (Guillard greasing).
Win 18–4–2 Peter Kaljevic TKO (elbows) Freestyle Fighting Championships 14 02005-03-05March 5, 2005 1 2:24 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 17–4–2 Darrell Smith TKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 14 02005-03-05March 5, 2005 1 3:07 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 16–4–2 Rob Emerson Decision (split) RCF: Cold Hearted 02005-02-19February 19, 2005 3 5:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 15–4–2 Santino Defranco Submission (triangle choke) ISCF: Domination at the DAC 02004-11-20November 20, 2004 1 2:33 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 15–3–2 Jason Hathaway TKO (punches) ISCF: Compound Fracture 02004-10-15October 15, 2004 1 0:37 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Draw 14–3–2 LaVerne Clark Draw RCF: Duel in the Delta 02004-09-25September 25, 2004 3 5:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win 14–3–1 Angel Nievens Decision (unanimous) FFC 11: Explosion 02004-09-10September 10, 2004 3 5:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 13–3–1 Ryan Stout Submission (armbar) Battle of New Orleans 14 02004-07-10July 10, 2004 1 2:55 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Draw 13–2–1 Lee King Draw Battle of New Orleans 13 02004-06-25June 25, 2004 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 13–2 Rich Miller TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 58 02004-06-11June 11, 2004 2 2:07 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Win 12–2 Kyle Bradley TKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 9 02004-05-14May 14, 2004 1 4:20 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 11–2 Jake Short Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Fighting Championships 8 02004-03-05March 5, 2004 3 5:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 11–1 Carlo Prater Submission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Fighting Championships 7 02003-12-19December 19, 2003 1 2:32 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 11–0 Justin Wieman TKO (punches) ISCF: Anarchy in August 02003-08-02August 2, 2003 2 N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 10–0 Kyle Bradley Submission (armlock) FFC 6: No Love 02003-07-11July 11, 2003 1 2:54 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 9–0 Paul Purcell TKO (punches) Art of War 2 02003-06-21June 21, 2003 1 N/A Kalispell, Montana, United States
Win 8–0 Diego Saraiva KO (punches) ISCF: May Madness 02003-05-23May 23, 2003 1 N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 7–0 Alex Kronofsky KO (punch) Battle of New Orleans 6 02003-04-26April 26, 2003 1 1:32 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 6–0 Aaron Williams TKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 5 02003-04-25April 25, 2003 1 1:43 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 5–0 Victor Estrada Submission (armbar) Battle of New Orleans 5 02003-03-22March 22, 2003 1 2:04 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–0 Rod Ramirez TKO (punches) Battle of New Orleans 4 02003-02-15February 15, 2003 2 0:32 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 3–0 Joe Jordan Decision (unanimous) Battle of New Orleans 3 02003-01-18January 18, 2003 2 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 2–0 Jonathon Hargroder KO (punch) Battle of New Orleans 2 02002-12-21December 21, 2002 1 0:31 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 1–0 Calvin Martin Decision (unanimous) Battle of New Orleans 1 02002-11-16November 16, 2002 2 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Melvin Guillard finds new home at Grudge, coach optimistic about turnaround". mmajunkie.com. April 3, 2013. 
  2. ^ "UFC Fight Night DIAZ vs GUILLARD". Ufc.com. Retrieved 2009-07-08. 
  3. ^ "UFC 109: Ronnys Torres vs. Melvin Guillard". tatame.com. Retrieved 2009-10-24. 
  4. ^ "UFC 109 - Guillard joins Jackson’s MMA to prepare for Ronnys Torres". mmabay.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-19. 
  5. ^ "Melvin Guillard v. Thiago Tavares at UFC 114". sbnation.com. Retrieved 2010-02-13. 
  6. ^ "Thiago Tavares out of UFC 114 bout with Melvin Guillard due to elbow injury". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-05-11. 
  7. ^ "Newcomer Waylon Lowe replaces Thiago Tavares, meets Melvin Guillard at UFC 114". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-05-11. 
  8. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Jeremy Stephens targeted for UFC 119 main card in Indy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-06-07. 
  9. ^ "Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards meet at Jan. 22 UFC event". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-10-14. 
  10. ^ "Kenny Florian Injured, Melvin Guillard To Face Evan Dunham". Heavy.com. December 6, 2010. 
  11. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller set for UFC 132 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. March 14, 2011. 
  12. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston". mmajunkie.com. 2011-07-15. 
  13. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller headlines UFC on FX 1 event". mmajunkie.com. 2011-11-17. 
  14. ^ "Melvin Guillard Draws Fabricio Camoes in Lightweight Battle at UFC 148". mmaweekly.com. March 29, 2012. 
  15. ^ UFC 150 Bonus Awards
  16. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner added to TUF 16 Finale in December". mmajunkie.com. November 1, 2012. 
  17. ^ "Illness forces Jamie Varner out of Melvin Guillard fight". mmafighting.com. December 15, 2012. 
  18. ^ "UFC 155 results recap: Jamie Varner vs. Melvin Guillard". bloodyelbow.com. December 31, 2012. 
  19. ^ Tom Ngo (April 3, 2013). "Melvin Guillard Meets Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 8". 5thround.com. Retrieved April 3, 2013. 
  20. ^ "Guillard Comes Back from the Depths to Start a New Chapter". UFC.com. 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2009-06-17. 
  21. ^ "NSAC Suspends Guillard for Cocaine Use". Sherdog. May 10, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-12. 
  22. ^ http://www.lvrj.com/sports/ufc-s-guillard-adopts-new-habit-winning-114411844.html
  23. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Beyond-the-Fight-Guillard-vs-Miller-39335

External links [edit]
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