Pro Record
"The Young Assassin"
29-10-2
Melvin Guillard
Photo Source: MMAWeekly.com
- Given Name: Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr.
- Professional MMA Record: 29-10-2, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Young Assassin
- Current Streak: 2 Losses
- Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1983.03.30
- Last Fight: January 20, 2012 in UFC
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $325,000 USD
- Height: 5'9" (176cm) | Reach: 71.0" (180cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: Imperial Athletics
- Born: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG | UFC.com
- Fighting out of: Boca Raton, Florida
- Personal Pages: Twitter | Facebook | MySpace | Official Site
| Consensus Rank |
#15 Current Best MMA Lightweight Fighter
#34 Greatest MMA Striker of All Time #68 Top Fan Favorite MMA Fighter #68 Current Best Pound For Pound MMA Fighter |
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The cocky "Young Assassin,” Melvin Guillard, made his professional MMA debut in 2002, and promptly went on a ten-fight unbeaten streak, finishing eight of the ten opponents inside the distance. By the time he earned a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard had built a solid 16-4-2 (1 NC) record fighting in smaller organizations. He then defeated Marcus Davis in his debut for the Zuffa, LLC-owned promotion in 2005.
After losing back-to-back bouts to Joe Stevenson and Rich Clementi and garnering some ill-repute outside the Octagon, Guillard was cut from the promotion. He was invited back in 2008, however, and earned consecutive victories over Dennis Siver and Gleison Tibau to reemerge as a contender. Guillard also appeared more patient and mature in the cage in his second stint under Zuffa.
While Guillard has been criticized for inconsistency throughout his career, and has experienced his share of problems outside the cage, he is one of the most experienced fighters in the lightweight division, possesses extraordinary reflexes and knockout power, and, given his relative youth, still has plenty of upside to capitalize on.
Melvin Guillard MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
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| Confirmed Upcoming Bout |
Fabricio Camoes
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UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2012.07.07 |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
2:04 Round 1 of 3 |
Jim Miller
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller
Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2012.01.20 |
| Odds: +140 Slight Underdog | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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#15 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2012
#2 Best MMA Submission of the Year 2012 UFC on FX 1 Submission of the Night |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
0:47 Round 1 of 3 |
Joe Lauzon
Ref: Kerry Hatley |
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.10.08 |
| Odds: -525 Heavy Favorite Upset Defeat | Weigh-In: 155.5 lbs | |||
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#28 Biggest Upset of All Time
#11 Best MMA Submission of the Year 2011 UFC 136 Submission of the Night |
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
2:12 Round 1 of 3 |
Shane Roller
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber II
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.07.02 |
| Odds: -295 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $64,000 ($32K Base, $32K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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#34 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2011
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Win | KO/TKO | Knees
2:58 Round 1 of 3 |
Evan Dunham
Ref: Mario Yamasaki |
UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2
Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.01.22 |
| Odds: +195 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Disclosed Pay: $30,000 KO/Night | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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#32 Greatest Lightweight MMA Fight of All Time
#31 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2011 #9 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2011 UFC Fight Night 23 Knockout of the Night |
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| Cancelled Bout | Yves Edwards | UFC UFN 23 - Reason: Guillard Rebooked | 2011.01.22 |
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Win | Decision | Split
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Jeremy Stephens
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2010.09.25 |
| Odds: -120 Near Even | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
| Cancelled Bout | Thiago Tavares | UFC 114 - Reason: Tavares Elbow Injury | 2010.05.29 |
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Win | KO/TKO | Knee
3:28 Round 1 of 3 |
Waylon Lowe
Ref: Yves Lavigne |
UFC 114: Jackson vs Evans
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2010.05.29 |
| Odds: -295 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $38,000 ($19K Base, $19K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Ronys Torres
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC 109: Relentless
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2010.02.06 |
| Odds: +107 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $28,000 ($14K Base, $14K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Submission | Choke
2:13 Round 2 of 3, 7:13 Total |
Nate Diaz
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC Fight Night 19: Diaz vs. Guillard
Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2009.09.16 |
| Odds: +203 Moderate Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $14,000 Base | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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UFC Fight Night 19 Submission of the Night
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| Cancelled Bout | Thiago Tavares | TUF 9 Finale - Reason: Tavares Elbow Injury | 2009.06.20 |
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Win | Decision | Split
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Gleison Tibau
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2009.06.20 |
| Odds: +220 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Disclosed Pay: $24,000 ($12K Base, $12K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
| Cancelled Bout | Spencer Fisher | UFC 90 - Reason: Guillard Withdrew | 2008.10.25 |
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
0:36 Round 1 of 3 |
Dennis Siver
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2008.07.05 |
| Odds: -205 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $80,000 ($10K Base, $10K Bonus, $60K KO/Night) | Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
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UFC 86 Knockout of the Night
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| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Eric Regan | RITC 105 | 2008.03.07 |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
4:40 Round 1 of 3 |
Rich Clementi
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC 79: Nemesis
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2007.12.29 |
| Odds: -193 Slight Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 Base | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Submission | Choke
0:27 Round 1 of 3 |
Joe Stevenson
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti |
UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2007.04.05 |
| Odds: +140 Slight Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $7,000 Base | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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#46 Greatest Lightweight MMA Fight of All Time
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| Cancelled Bout | Dustin Hazelett | UFC 67 - Reason: Guillard Hand Injury | 2007.02.03 |
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
1:01 Round 2 of 3, 6:01 Total |
Gabe Ruediger
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2006.09.23 |
| Odds: -120 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 ($5K Base, $5K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
1:37 Round 1 of 3 |
Rick Davis
Ref: Mario Yamasaki |
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2006.05.27 |
| Odds: -330 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 ($5K Base, $5K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Submission | Choke
4:20 Round 1 of 3 |
Josh Neer
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC Fight Night 3
Preliminary Card | Welterweight | 170 lbs |
2006.01.16 |
| Odds: +190 Slight Underdog | Weigh-In: 168.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Injury
2:55 Round 2 of 3, 7:55 Total |
Marcus Davis
Ref: John McCarthy |
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
Preliminary Card | Welterweight | 170 lbs |
2005.11.05 |
| Disclosed Pay: $10,000 ($5K Base, $5K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 169.0 lbs | |||
| No Contest | Roger Huerta | FFC 14 | 2005.03.05 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Darrell Smith | FFC 14 | 2005.03.05 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Elbows | Peter Kaljevic | FFC 14 | 2005.03.05 |
| Win | Decision | Split | Rob Emerson | RCF | 2005.02.19 |
| Loss | Submission | Choke | Santino Defranco | ISCF | 2004.11.20 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Jason Hathaway | ISCF | 2004.10.15 |
| Draw | LaVerne Clark | RCF | 2004.09.25 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Angel Nievens | FFC 11 | 2004.09.10 |
| Loss | Submission | Armlock | Ryan Stout | BONO 14 | 2004.07.10 |
| Draw | Lee King | BONO 13 | 2004.06.25 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Rich Miller | EC 58 | 2004.06.11 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Kyle Bradley | FFC 9 | 2004.05.14 |
| Loss | Decision | Unanimous | Jake Short | FFC 8 | 2004.03.05 |
| Loss | Submission | Choke | Carlo Prater | FFC 7 | 2003.12.19 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Justin Wieman | ISCF | 2003.08.02 |
| Win | Submission | Armlock | Kyle Bradley | FFC 6 | 2003.07.11 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Paul Purcell | AOW | 2003.06.21 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Diego Saraiva | ISCF | 2003.05.21 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punch | Alex Kronofsky | BONO 6 | 2003.04.26 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Aaron Williams | FFC 5 | 2003.04.25 |
| Win | Submission | Armlock | Victor Estrada | BONO 5 | 2003.03.22 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Rod Ramirez | BONO 4 | 2003.02.15 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Joe Jordan | BONO 3 | 2003.01.18 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punch | Jonathon Hargroder | BONO 2 | 2002.12.21 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Calvin Martin | BONO 1 | 2002.11.16 |
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