Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller set for UFC 132 in Las Vegas (3/14/2011 10:05:00 PM)
Melvin Guillard has another hurdle to clear before he breaks into the role of lightweight title challenger. "The Young Assassin" meets recent knockout artist Shane Roller at UFC 132, which is expected to take place July 2 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The UFC today announced the bout. It's unknown if Guillard vs. Roller will air on the pay-per-view event's main card.
Melvin Guillard vs. Shane Roller Booked for UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas (3/14/2011 1:00:22 PM)
Fresh off "Knockout of the Night" wins, rising lightweights Melvin Guillard and Shane Roller will try to continue their climbs towards a shot at the 155-pound title when they meet at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas, the UFC announced Monday.
Melvin Guillard Says He’d ‘Destroy’ Kenny Florian, Eyes ‘Tougher Challenge’ (1/27/2011 8:28:01 AM)
Fresh off a first-round knockout of Evan Dunham at Satuday's UFC Fight for the Troops 2, rising lightweight Melvin Guillard says he'd "destroy" fellow contender Kenny Florian, who recently called Guillard out, and instead wants a "tougher challenge" in his next fight.
"Magic Man" Melvin Guillard thinks he should be next in line for UFC's lightweight title (1/23/2011 9:00:00 AM)
KILLEEN, Texas - Maybe there's something to this "new" Melvin Guillard, after all. Despite entering Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 23 main event as a considerable underdog to highly touted opponent Evan Dunham, Guillard electrified the Killeen, Texas, crowd with a thrilling first-round TKO. The victory put Guillard at 7-1 in his past eight fights, and following the win the "Young Assassin" said he believes he's on the cusp of a shot at the UFC's lightweight title.
UFC Fight Night 23 bonuses: Guillard, Edwards and McKenzie earn $30K awards (1/23/2011 4:55:00 AM)
KILLEEN, Texas - Melvin Guillard, Yves Edwards and Cody McKenzie each earned $30,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. Guillard earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Edwards got the "Submission of the Night" bonus and a "Fight of the Night" award, which also went to opponent McKenzie. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the bonus winners and award amounts with UFC president Dana White.
UFC Fight Night 23 main-card recap: Guillard makes quick work of Dunham (1/23/2011 4:45:00 AM)
KILLEEN, Texas - Which Melvin Guillard would show up for UFC Fight Night 23? The fast-rising lightweight contender answered that question emphatically with a first-round knockout of Evan Dunham. Guillard's impressive and trademark performance capped off the second installment of "UFC Fights for the Troops," a UFC event series that serves as a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The event took place in front of active military personnel at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, and the night's main card aired on Spike TV after a four-fight preliminary-card stream on Facebook.
Guillard Upsets Dunham at ‘Fight for the Troops’ (1/22/2011 11:59:59 PM)
Everything seems to be falling into place for Melvin Guillard. An injury replacement for two-time lightweight title contender Kenny Florian, Guillard upset the world-ranked Evan Dunham in the UFC “Fight for the Troops 2” headliner on Saturday at Fort Hood
Trainer: Guillard ‘Like a Video Game’ in Win Over Dunham (1/22/2011 11:46:08 PM)
The right hand that Melvin Guillard used to fold up Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC “Fight for the Troops 2” was no accident.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Bonuses Go To Guillard, Edwards, and McKenzie (1/22/2011 7:41:08 PM)
Melvin Guillard scored the "Knockout of the Night," Yves Edwards claimed the "Submission of the Night," and Edwards and Cody McKenzie earned "Fight of the Night" honors at Satuday's UFC Fight for the Troops 2 event at Fort Hood, Texas.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Results Recap: Melvin Guillard Knocks Out Evan Dunham (1/22/2011 6:47:27 PM)
Melvin Guillard continued his climb up the lightweight rankings with a first-round knockout of Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Saturday in Fort Hood, Texas. The card also featured wins by Matt Mitrione, Pat Barry, Matt Wiman, and Mark Hominck, who earned a shot at featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Recap: Melvin Guillard Knocks Out Evan Dunham (1/22/2011 6:47:27 PM)
Melvin Guillard continued his climb up the lightweight rankings with a first-round knockout of Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Saturday in Fort Hood, Texas. The official UFC Fight for the Troops 2 results were: MAIN CARD Melvin Guillard def. Evan Dunham via TKO (strikes) – Round
Dunham, Guillard Official for ‘Fight for the Troops’ (1/21/2011 11:59:58 PM)
Evan Dunham has what Melvin Guillard wants, and, in a matter of hours, “The Young Assassin” will have an opportunity to take his world ranking by force. Guillard checked in at 155 pounds for his lightweight bout with the once-beaten Dunham (156) in the
Evan Dunham, Melvin Guillard Talk UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Main Event (video) (1/21/2011 9:54:15 AM)
Melvin Guillard - No Excuses (1/21/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Coach Expects Guillard to Knock Out Dunham (1/19/2011 6:30:52 AM)
Mike Winkeljohn is a believer in Melvin Guillard.
Guillard: Dunham Will Be ‘Stepping Stone’ (1/18/2011 12:30:24 AM)
Although Evan Dunham is widely recognized as a top-10 lightweight talent, Melvin Guillard believes originally scheduled opponent Yves Edwards would have been a more difficult matchup Saturday at UFC “Fight for the Troops 2.”
Following banner 2010 year, re-invented Melvin Guillard wants no regrets in UFC run (1/13/2011 1:35:00 AM)
For 13-time UFC veteran Melvin Guillard, the question has never been about talent. Already a true veteran of the sport when he appeared as a welterweight on the second season of "The Ultimate Fighter" at just 22 years old, Guillard's blazing speed, knockout power and willingness to engage in the cage made him an immediate threat in the UFC. Of course, there have been speed-bumps along the way, and most of them were Guillard's own doing. But following a perfect 3-0 campaign in 2010, "The Young Assassin" believes he's been revitalized and re-invented, and he's targeting the UFC's lightweight belt.
Melvin Guillard - Seven Defining Moments (1/7/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Melvin Guillard officially in, Kenny Florian out in UFC Fight Night 23 headliner (12/10/2010 12:30:00 AM)
As expected Melvin Guillard has replaced injured Kenny Florian at next month's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. Guillard now meets fellow lightweight Evan Dunham in the Spike TV-televised headliner of the Jan. 22 event. MMAjunkie.com recently passed along news of the change, and officials confirmed it in today's new episode of "UFC Ultimate Insider" on UFC.com.
Melvin Guillard replaces injured Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 23 (12/7/2010 4:00:00 PM)
Melvin Guillard reportedly has replaced injured Kenny Florian and now meets Evan Dunham in the headliner of next month's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. MMAjunkie.com first reported Florian's injury on Monday. Since then, Heavy.com issued a report that Guillard has been promoted from a preliminary-card fight with Yves Edwards to the Dunham main-event slot.
Report: Guillard Replaces Florian, Faces Dunham on Jan. 22 (12/6/2010 7:15:29 PM)
Melvin Guillard will reportedly step in to replace an injured Kenny Florian against Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC’s “Fight for the Troops 2,” set to take place on Jan. 22 at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.
Melvin Guillard In for Kenny Florian Against Evan Dunham at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (12/6/2010 2:13:44 PM)
Melvin Guillard has been pulled from his matchup with Yves Edwards to replace an injured Kenny Florian against lightweight contender Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22 in Fort Hood, Texas.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Melvin Guillard, Cub Swanson, Joey Oddessa, Percy Crawford (11/12/2010 4:30:00 PM)
UFC Fight Night 23 "Troops 2" fighter Melvin Guillard today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio in studio as we catch up with WEC 52 "Fight of the Night" winner Cub Swanson. Additionally, MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa previews UFC 122, FightHype.com's Percy Crawford discusses Saturday's Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito boxing PPV, and Las Vegas Nutrition Center model Erin Frame gives away tickets to tonight's Tuff-N-Uff event in Sin City. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Edwards Puts Friendship Aside To Face Guillard (10/18/2010 6:36:49 PM)
While it may not be teammate vs. teammate when Yves Edwards takes on Melvin Guillard in January, it will be friend vs. friend...
Guillard And Edwards Meet On Jan 22 (10/14/2010 8:06:58 PM)
A lightweight bout is in the works that will see Melvin Guillard get back in action in against former top 155lb contender Yves Edwards at an as of yet unannounced event tentatively planned for January 22...
Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards meet at Jan. 22 UFC event (10/14/2010 6:30:00 PM)
Lightweights Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards are penciled in to meet at an as-yet-unannounced UFC event slated for Jan. 22. Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place with bout agreements on the way. However, contracts will be held up until the promotion designates a city and venue for the fight card, which could be UFC Fight Night 23 or perhaps UFC on Versus 3.
UFC Adds Melvin Guillard vs. Yves Edwards, Charlie Brenneman vs. Amilcar Alves to Jan. 22 Event (10/14/2010 9:44:48 AM)
The UFC is planning a January 22 event that will include a lightweight matchup between Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards and a welterweight fight between Charlie Brenneman and Amilcar Alves.
Apologetic UFC 119 winner Melvin Guilllard wants Takanori Gomi, title shot next (9/26/2010 3:15:00 PM)
INDIANAPOLIS - On paper, Melvin Guillard defeated fellow lightweight Jeremy Stephens at Saturday's UFC 119 event at Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse. But following the victory, which was his sixth in his past seven fights, Guillard was all apologies, and he said the performance isn't indicative of his fighting ability. But he also knows a win is a win, so he's already looking ahead to a possible bout with Takanori Gomi and a long-awaited title shot in 2011.
Melvin Guillard Has Gomi, Title In Sights (Video) (9/26/2010 9:52:24 AM)
Melvin Guillard was apologetic for the way he won at UFC 119, but says his sights are set on Takanori Gomi and shooting for a title shot in 2011...
More Mature Guillard Bests Stephens At Ufc 119 (9/26/2010 3:22:34 AM)
Melvin Guillard showed his maturity as a fighter in his split decision victory over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119 on Saturday night...
UFC 119's Jeremy Stephens believes Melvin Guillard will break first (9/25/2010 3:25:00 PM)
It was at this past year's UFC fighter summit that lightweights Melvin Guillard and Jeremy Stephens first decided it would be a good idea for them to fight. Guillard beat Stephens to the punch, so to speak, by publicly asking for a seal of approval on the matchup. But while Stephens wasn't thrilled about being called out, he's not too bent out of shape. He doesn't think Guillard has the mindset to win when they meet Saturday at UFC 119.
Melvin Guillard - The Survivor (9/23/2010 5:00:00 AM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 119's Melvin Guillard, UFC 121's Daniel Roberts (9/15/2010 3:50:00 PM)
In addition to previewing tonight's UFC Fight Night 22 event, MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show a couple fighters from some other upcoming UFC cards. They include Melvin Guillard, the fast-rising lightweight contender who meets Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119, and Daniel "Ninja" Roberts, who meets fellow welterweight Mike "Joker" Guymon at UFC 121. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.