Melvin Guillard vs. David Rickels

Co-Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jul 22, 2016
Melvin Guillard vs. David Rickels ends in No Contest
"The Young Assassin"
vs.
No Contest
"The Caveman"

Fighter Comparison

32-16-2

Stayed at 32-16-2
Pro
Record
17-4-0

Stayed at 17-4-0
+145
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-165
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Denver
Colorado
Fights out of
Wichita
Kansas
33
+3 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 27
+6 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
157.9 lbs
(71.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.8 lbs
(70.7 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
American Top Team Gym Saekson Janjira Muay Thai

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 336

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Guillard
27%
Rickels
73%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 159

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo
  • Date: Friday 07.22.2016 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Rob Hinds
  • Venue: Kansas Star Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Mulvane, Kansas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Grande, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Guillard Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rickels Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

Originally a KO win for Guillard, the result of this bout was later overturned to a No Contest after he tested positive for a banned substance. The substance was reported not to be a PED.

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