How old is Melvin Guillard?
How old is Melvin Guillard?
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. (born March 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division. Guillard most notably competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA and World Series of Fighting.
What happened to Jaquan Guillard?
Guillard was subsequently suspended for one year by the Kansas Athletic Commission. After agreeing to enter rehab and completing the program, Guillard’s suspension was subsequently reduced to six months.
What happened to Eric Guillard in the UFC?
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. He received a $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus award for his effort. This was the first knockout loss of his career.
Where did grant Guillard grow up?
Born and raised in Louisiana, Guillard competed in various sports such as basketball before he began wrestling at Bonnabel High School. Guillard was talented, becoming a State Champion (152 lbs) in his senior year, winning the Class 5A MVP award, and also was a member of the Louisiana Junior National Team for two years.
What college did Marcus Guillard go to?
Guillard continued competing for one year at Colby Community College in Kansas and graduated with a degree in criminal law. 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.
When did Josh Melvin sign with Bellator MMA?
On May 4, 2015, Bellator MMA president Scott Coker announced Melvin’s signing in a press release, stating “We are excited to have Melvin coming onboard.” In his debut fight for the promotion, Guillard was given the chance to face a hand picked opponent and chose Brandon Girtz, who he fought at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015.
