Melvin Guillard: "I sparred a lot of bigger guys so that I could take a beating."

By Gavin Vincent September 15, 2009"Every fight is fun for me [smiles]. Nate's a worthy opponent, he's a good guy... a good fighter. I've heard rumors he always wanted someone that would stand up and bang with him and have a striking match. I've also heard rumors that he's gonna try and take me down. I'm prepared for anything that he's gonna throw at me... I'm in the best shape of my life. This is the shortest layoff I've had between fights. I'm been training a whole lot at Metro and Main Street Boxing with heavyweight and light-heavyweight guys. I sparred a lot of bigger guys so that I could take a beating. I've been having dreams the last few weeks about seeing myself fighting for the title. I think the five years that I've been in the UFC, this is the closest I've been. I'm on a four fight win streak.. not looking past Diaz but after the Diaz fight I want to fight a top five contender. That way it will put me in content...