70 Facts About Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard was born on March 30,1983 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division.

Melvin Guillard debuted in the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing to Josh Burkman by decision in the first Welterweight elimination bout.

Melvin Guillard was talented, becoming a State Champion in his senior year, winning the Class 5A MVP award, and was a member of the Louisiana Junior National Team for two years.

Melvin Guillard continued competing for one year at Colby Community College in Kansas and graduated with a degree in criminal law.

Melvin Guillard had originally become drawn to mixed martial arts due to his wrestling coach's connections with the sport, and had the goal of fighting professionally by his early teens.

In 2005, Melvin 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 Melvin Guillard of greasing between rounds one and two.

Melvin Guillard participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing a unanimous decision to Josh Burkman.

Melvin Guillard returned on the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout due to a cut.

Melvin Guillard had earlier opened a large cut on Neer's forehead.

Melvin Guillard made his UFC lightweight debut at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first-round KO.

At UFC 63 on September 23,2006, Melvin Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger and won the fight via KO by a body blow.

Melvin 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.

Melvin Guillard submitted in his next fight, against Rich Clementi at UFC 79, to a rear naked choke at 4:40 of the first round.

Melvin Guillard gave Clementi the finger during the introductions and attempted to attack him after the fight, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean.

Melvin Guillard was released from the UFC, but was brought back after a win in a minor promotion.

Melvin Guillard returned to the UFC at UFC 86, knocking out Dennis Siver in 36 seconds and earning a Knockout of the Night bonus.

Melvin Guillard was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90, but tore his ACL while training and was replaced by Shannon Gugerty.

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

On February 6,2010, Melvin Guillard faced Ronys Torres at UFC 109.

Melvin Guillard joined coach Greg Jackson's camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico to prepare for the fight.

Melvin Guillard showed improved submission defense and patience in the fight, winning a close unanimous decision.

Melvin Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares at UFC 114, but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.

Melvin Guillard instead fought and knocked out UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe in the first round.

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

Melvin Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22,2011, at UFC Fight Night 23.

Melvin Guillard defeated Dunham in the first round via TKO by knees.

Melvin Guillard next defeated Shane Roller via first-round KO on July 2,2011 at UFC 132.

Melvin Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 6,2011 at UFC 136.

Melvin Guillard was quickly submitted with a rear naked choke after being stunned by a counter left hook from Lauzon.

Melvin Guillard next faced Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on FX 1 on January 20,2012.

Melvin Guillard next fought Fabricio Camoes on July 7,2012 at UFC 148.

Melvin Guillard fought Donald Cerrone on August 11,2012 at UFC 150, and was knocked out early in the first round after clipping Cerrone with a big left hand.

Melvin Guillard received a $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus award for his effort.

Melvin Guillard was scheduled to face Jamie Varner on December 15,2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale.

Melvin Guillard was taken down by Varner several times in their bout, losing a split decision.

Melvin Guillard faced Mac Danzig on July 27,2013 at UFC on Fox 8.

Melvin Guillard faced Ross Pearson on October 26,2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.

Melvin Guillard lost the lackluster fight via unanimous decision and was released from the promotion.

Melvin Guillard made his debut at WSOF 11 on July 5,2014 against Gesias Cavalcante.

Melvin Guillard won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Melvin Guillard was expected to challenge Justin Gaethje for his WSOF Lightweight championship on November 15,2014 at WSOF 15.

However, Melvin Guillard missed weight for the bout and it was changed to a catchweight affair.

Melvin Guillard lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Melvin Guillard earned his first win in Bellator via a series of elbows and punches to defeat Rickels via KO in the first round.

The win was overturned after Melvin Guillard tested positive for a non-performance-enhancing banned substance.

Melvin Guillard was suspended for one year by the Kansas Athletic Commission.

Melvin Guillard faced Chidi Njokuani in the main event at Bellator 171 on January 27,2017.

In July 2018, Melvin Guillard faced Takanori Gomi at Rizin 11.

Melvin Guillard missed weight for the fight and lost by knockout at 2:33 in the first round.

Melvin Guillard alleges that Rizin officials altered the rules of his match before the fight, telling him that for his match he would not be allowed to use either soccer kicks or knees to the head of a grounded opponent, forcing to him to change his planned strategy and his attire, putting on wrestling shoes.

Melvin Guillard was next expected to face Erick Lozano at Lights Out 7 on February 8,2020.

Melvin Guillard faced Dan Breeze at BKB 5 and won the fight via KO after Dan Breeze failed to respond in time to the 10 count.

Melvin Guillard expressed before the fight he wanted to fight BKB's undefeated, and biggest star, Middleweight Champion Jimmy "Celtic Warrior" Sweeney, and after the fight on 2 separate occasions nearly got into a fight with Sweeney and his entourage, even grabbing a butter knife at one point, with fellow former UFC fighters Shonie Carter, who recorded the altercation, and Wes Sims present at the scene.

Melvin Guillard had a rematch with Sweeney on September 9,2017 at BKB 7.

Melvin Guillard fought again on November 4,2017 against Leighton Brady, who stepped in on four days notice after Melvin Guillard's original opponent dropped out.

Melvin Guillard expressed in the post-fight interview he wanted a title shot in BKB at Lightweight.

Melvin Guillard lost the fight via technical knockout due to a hand injury that rendered him unable to continue after the third round.

Melvin Guillard then faced Harris Stephenson at Bare Knuckle FC 20 on August 20,2021.

Melvin Guillard lost the fight via disqualification in the second round due to an illegal blow that was ruled an intentional foul.

Melvin Guillard faced Joe Riggs at BKFC Fight Night: Montana on October 9,2021.

Melvin Guillard lost the fight via first-minute knockout, incurring significant facial fractures.

On January 27,2020, The Association of Boxing Commissions issued a news release concerning Melvin Guillard's expected fight at the BKFC: Knucklemania 2 event to take place on Feb 19 2020.

Melvin Guillard is a playable character in the UFC Undisputed 3 video game.

Melvin Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Melvin Guillard on April 5,2007, and submitted to a guillotine choke in 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab.

Melvin Guillard publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormone.

Melvin Guillard attributed his drug abuse to the death of his father at age 44, from cirrhosis after a life of heavy drinking.

Melvin Guillard died before he could ever watch him fight in the UFC.

In September 2018, news surfaced that Melvin Guillard was facing four felony charges stemming from two separate incidents: domestic violence against his girlfriend and an assault at a Denver bar.

Melvin Guillard made a deal with the prosecutor for misdemeanor assault and was jailed.

Melvin Guillard was released in July 2019 with two years of probation.