Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard
Born Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr.
March 30, 1983 (1983-03-30) (age 28)
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 Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo.
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team Jackson's Submission Fighting
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 41
Wins 29
By knockout 19
By submission 2
By decision 8
Losses 9
By submission 8
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.[1] He is currently ranked the 10th best lightweight fighter by Bloody Elbow, 9th by Sherdog and 7th by MMAWeekly.[2]

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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.[3]

Guillard next faced Ronys Torres on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109.[4] Melvin recently joined well respected coach Greg Jackson's camp out in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[5] 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,[6] but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.[7] Guillard fought and defeated UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe by the way of KO in the first round.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11]

Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136.[12] Guillard was quickly submitted via rear naked choke in the first round after being dazed by a counter left from Lauzon.

Guillard is expected to face Jim Miller on January 20, 2012 at UFC Fight Night 26.[13]

Personal life

Guillard has a wife named Tache.[14]

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.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

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

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External links

v · The Ultimate Fighter - Season 2
Josh Burkman · Dan Christison · Luke Cummo · Marcus Davis · Rashad Evans · Melvin Guillard · Jorge Gurgel · Brad Imes · Keith Jardine · Eli Joslin · Rob MacDonald · Sammy Morgan · Tom Murphy · Seth Petruzelli · Kerry Schall · Kenny Stevens · Joe Stevenson · Anthony Torres · Jason Von Flue · Mike Whitehead

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