'UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga' Main Card Preview
The UFC is coming back to FOX with another monster show that has a little bit of something for everybody. Having just finished perusing the main card of this promotions latest offering for the fine city of Seattle and I've decided to include my not so final assessment below of the main card below. Feel free to take a gander.
Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche
Former Strikeforce...
Melvin Guillard On MMA Hour: Considering Drop to 145 lbs, Eying Fight With Team Jackson Fighter
Melvin Guillard was a guest on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday and finally got to shed some light on all of the troubles he has been facing. As far as his assault charges Melvin says he was the one who was jumped and that he did not lay a hand on anyone. He also said that he is considering a move down to featherweight if it is something his body can handle. Melvin...
Melvin Guillard Responds To Assault Charges, And Not Being Allowed Back At Jackson’s
The Young Assassin has opened up about what has been a rocking few weeks. Here is what the UFC lightweight fighter had to say to ESPN.
“That was an incident that happened when I first got to Jackson’s. To put it all out there, I’m fighting charges because I was jumped by a general manager and five security guards. My hands never touched anybody. There were five fans that...
Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard added to UFC on FOX 8
A pair of former Ultimate Fighter cast members have signed to face one another at UFC on FOX 8. UFC officials announced today that a lightweight bout between Mac Danzig and Melvin Guillard has been added to UFC on FOX 8. UFC on FOX 8 takes place July 27 at Key Arena in Seattle, [...]
Melvin Guillard vs Mac Danzig Set For FOX 8 In Seattle
Even with assault charges looming and being rejected at his former camp Melvin Guillard has booked his next fight. The Young Assasin will be squaring off against TUF 6 champion Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27th. This is an absolute must win for Melvin if he wants to keep his job as it is for Danzig who is just 3-6 in his last nine bouts. With all the roster cuts going...
Melvin Guillard Finds a New Home at Grudge Training Center
After voluntarily leaving the Blackzilians to return to Greg Jackson’s talented squad, only to be denied at Jackson’s doorstep less than 24 hours later, UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard (pictured) has finally found a new home.
Guillard has become the latest member of Grudge Training Center in Colorado.
“Just landed in Denver let the training camp began,” Guillard recently...
News: Melvin Guillard vs. Mac Danzig Set For UFC on FOX 8
A lightweight battle between Melvin Guillard and TUF 8 winner Mac Danzig has been added to the UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle. The news was officially announced earlier today by UFC officials.
Guillard made recent headlines when he revealed that he would be leaving the Blackzilians camp to return to Jackson’s MMA in Albuquerque. It was later revealed that Guillard was facing...
Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard booked for UFC on FOX 8
UFC on FOX 8 has it’s first announced match-up and it’s in the lightweight division, as Mac Danzig will square off against Melvin Guillard.
Officials announced the match-up on Wednesday.
Danzig (21-10-1) last fought at UFC on FUEL TV 6, where he lost a split decision to Takanori Gomi. The season 6 winner of the Ultimate Fighter is 3-6 in his last nine fights.
Guillard (30-12...
Melvin Guillard Meets Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 8
On Wednesday morning, it was announced lightweight Melvin Guillard (pictured) will fight Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 8. The question is, who will be cornering Guillard on July 27?
Guillard will likely be fighting for his UFC life. “The Young Assassin” has dropped four of his past five scraps inside the Octagon, including two straight.
The controversial 30-year-old stated last month...
Report: Melvin Guillard Not Welcome Back at Jackson’s
On Sunday, UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard (pictured) announced he was leaving the Blackzilians to return to Greg Jackson’s star-studded squad. Well, it appears Guillard tweeted too soon as it seems he’s persona non grata at the famed Albuquerque gym.
According to MMAJunkie, Guillard inquired about a potential reunion through former teammates, who then relayed the information...
The Ongoing Story of Melvin Guillard
Following the win Saturday of Anthony Johnson over Andrei Arlovski at the World Series of Fighting II in Atlantic City, New Jersey, news seeped out of the heavily criticized camp of all-stars, that a fighter would be departing. That fighter, would turn out to be none other than Melvin Guillard. Melvin Guillard tweeted that he [...]
Melvin Guillard Not Welcome Back At Jackson’s, Facing Assault Charges
An avalanche of bad news is coming out regarding UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard. Guillard tweeted on Sunday that he is leaving the Blackzilian camp and going back to his previous trainer Greg Jackson in New Mexico. For whatever reason Melvin did not check with the people over at Jackson’s camp and after a unanimous vote from the gym’s leadership Melvin was not allowed back...
Melvin Guillard Leaves Blackzilians, Returns to Jackson’s
Who says you can’t go home again? After leaving Greg Jackson’s famed academy to join the Blackzilians following a first round submission loss to Joe Lauzon at UFC 136, Melvin Guillard (pictured) has decided to return to Jackson’s in hopes of resurrecting his once promising career.
“Im no longer a blackzillian I went back to where I belong Jackson’s:-):-):-):-):-)” Guillard...
Melvin Guillard Leaves Blackzilians, Back To Jackson’s
UFC lightweight fighter Melvin Guillard is leaving the Blackzillians in South Florida and heading back to his previous camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Young Assassin announced the news via his twitter page
Melvin Guillard spent 2012 with the Blackzilians after loosing to Joe Lauzon within the first minute of round one in October of 2011. Before that loss Melvin was on a...
Melvin Guillard leaves Blackzilians, heads back to Jackson’s MMA
Midway through 2011 Melvin Guillard (30-12-2 1NC) was close to contender status in the UFC’s lightweight division while riding a five fight winning streak. At the same time he decided to leave his long time home in Albuquerque, New Mexico Jackson’s MMA and train in southern Florida with the Blackzilians.
After leaving Jackson’s, “The Young Assassin” has gone a disappointing...
Dana White Uncertain of Melvin Guillard’s UFC Future
Melvin Guillard (Pictured) promised to punish “cowardly” Jamie Varner at UFC 155 for pulling out of their initial encounter at the 11th hour due to illness. Instead, it was Varner who posted a lopsided split decision victory on Saturday that has put Guillard’s UFC future in jeopardy.
“If you ever notice, when Melvin Guillard comes out with that explosive, tries to go after...
Jamie Varner Did a Reverse Tombstone Pile Driver on Melvin Guillard (Video)
Jamie Varner dominated his whole fight against Melvin Guillard last night at UFC 155. He earned a split decision against Guillard, and it always baffles me when one judge scores the fight 30-27 for Varner and the other 27-30 for Guillard. That means one guy wasn't paying attention at all. Joe Rogan said "whoever the guy is that scored it 27-30 for Guillard should never...
'UFC 155: Guillard vs. Varner' fight preview and prediction
These two were going to throw down a couple of weeks back, but Jamie Varner got physically ill backstage before the fight, and was unable to fight that night. Melvin Guillard wasted little time in calling Varner a faker and coward, and stating he’d not give Varner another chance. Well, never this time lasted until Dana White said they would meet at UFC 155. What the boss...
Picture Of Jamie Varner Puking
I’m wondering if Melvin Guillard feels bad about saying Varner was scared now?
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Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Officially Added to UFC 155 Lineup
Melvin Guillard (Pictured) doesn’t believe “cowardly” Jamie Varner deserves another opportunity to fight him, but as UFC president Dana White promised, the lightweights will in fact be last-minute additions to next Saturday’s “UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II” lineup.
The 155-pounders were initially slated to square-off this past weekend at “The Ultimate Fighter...
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner re-booked for UFC 155
In an odd turn of events, the Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner fight was scratched from the TUF 16 Finale card this past weekend.
Just hours before their match-up was expected to take place, Varner began throwing up all over back stage while warming up. The Nevada State Athletic Commission would not allow him to compete.
Guillard was not impressed by the fact that the bout was scrapped...
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Moved to UFC 155
Jamie Varner allegedly accused Melvin Guillard (Pictured) of using Vaseline to grease up his body, then withdrew from their lightweight scrap just minutes before showtime due to illness.
Guillard was not only disappointed in not being able to showcase his skills on Saturday night, but also in Varner’s “cowardly” actions. He claims the former WEC lightweight champ is scared...
Jamie Varner Pulled from Melvin Guillard Fight at Last-Minute
Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer has informed press row that lightweight Jamie Varner (Pictured) is blowing chunks backstage and is far too ill to fight Melvin Guillard tonight at “The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale.”
Oddly, just minutes before Kizer’s announcement, Guillard tweeted that Varner was frazzled because he thought “The Young Assassin”...
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Slated For TUF 16 Finale On Dec. 15
Two of the most exciting lightweights on the UFC roster are set to clash as Melvin ‘The Young Assassin’ Guillard and Jamie ‘The Worm’ Varner have verbally agreed to fight at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale, schedule for Dec. 15 in Las Vegas.
UFC officials announced the bout Thursday evening.
Guillard (30-11-2, 1 NC) is coming off a 76-second knockout loss to Donald ‘Cowboy’...
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner joins TUF 16 Finale
A lightweight clash between Melvin “Young Assassin” Guillard and Jamie Varner has been added to The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale on December 15th. UFC officials confirmed the match-up on Thursday.
Guillard (30-11-2) and Varner (20-7-1) will both be looking to rebound from losses in their most recent outings. Despite the losses they were both awarded “Fight of the Night” bonuses...
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