Melvin GuillardVitals5'9" 155 lbs (Lightweight)71" reach, OrthodoxMarch 30, 1983Record30-10-2 (1) (UFC: 11-6)Current Streak1 straight winTrainingBrown belt in JudoBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu JitsuChampionships HeldNone
Strengths- huge knockout power in his hands- great hand speed- great boxer - used to be a professional- has landed the third-most knockdowns in UFC history- throws vicious knees & kicks- extremely experienced- very athletic- granite chin - never been knocked out- dangerous ground and pound- striking defense is among best in UFC history- extremely successful (percentage wise) in takedowns & takedowns stuffed Weaknesses- extremely susceptible to submissions - 9 out of 10 losses have come via tapout- doesn't fight very smart- very inaccurate striker- has already been cut once by the UFC- an enormous amount of wear and tear on his body - huge amount of pro fights- extremely erratic- has been caught greasing in the past- has had past substance ...
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