UFC 86: Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver
by Jesse Holland on Apr 5, 2008 3:43 AM EDT
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Ultimate Fighter 2 alumnus and oft-troubled lightweight Melvin Guillard (21-7-2) is returning to the UFC -- a bit sooner than expected -- to take on Germany's Dennis Siver (11-5) at UFC 86 in Las Vegas, Nevada according to UFC.com.
"The Young Assassin" was granted a temporary release from the UFC, which he detailed in a colorful diatribe right here, after he lost to hated rival Rich Clementi via submission (rear naked choke) at UFC 79: "Nemesis" back in December 2007.
It was the second straight defeat for the Louisianna native and the first since returning from a nine-month drug suspension (cocaine) after his loss to Joe Stevenson at UFC Fight Night 9 in April 2007.
Guillard got back to his winning ways after taking a unanimous decision win over Eric Regan at Rage in the Cage last month. Apparently that victory was sufficient enough for him to rejoin the ranks of the lightweight division -- a division that he may find himself near the bottom of thanks to an absolute plethora of talented fighters.
If fans and critics are going to take him seriously, he needs to make a statement against Dennis Siver. That may be easier said than done. Despite being outpointed by Gray Maynard back at Fight Night 12 and having an overall record of 1-2 in the UFC, Siver hasn't been knocked out in sixteen fights (Guillard's strength) and more than half of his wins have come by submission (Guillard's weakness).
This may be Guillard's last chance at success in the UFC. Let's hope the time away from the Octagon has helped him get his priorities in order.
For more details on UFC 86 and its developing fight card click here.
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Melvin is garbage, I do like his KO power though, hope he loses again.
by JV on Apr 5, 2008 4:06 AM EDT reply actions
Melvin is a tool but he also has the tools to win. If he was able to get his ego in check this should be a win for him
by UKmmaBOY on Apr 5, 2008 4:18 AM EDT reply actions
Siver by guillotine 1st round
for the fourth time in a row. or is it sixth? either way, he likes getting choked in the first round.
by kavedaddy on Apr 5, 2008 4:46 AM EDT reply actions
How does this guy keep getting on cards? Enough already!
by Eric on Apr 5, 2008 6:58 AM EDT reply actions
How does a guy who keeps losing get another shot????Plus he always talks shit EVEN after the idiot loses..I agree with Eric “Enough Already”
by Fiasco on Apr 5, 2008 7:25 AM EDT reply actions
I’m not sure why the UFC would call him back up. Perhaps Dana knows he can sell more tickets to people who want to see Melvin potentially lose. The LW division is stacked with talent and Melvin is nowhere close to the top. And does the UFC really want a guy who makes public statements about stalking an opponent at a bar in their organization? I say Silver wins via RNC in R1.
by Dugout on Apr 5, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions
I don’t even really want him to win. He’s an ass. A tallented ass, but still an ass. Unless his attitutde has changed, I hope his head pops.
by Toms Bombs on Apr 5, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions
i hope melvin wins this one he has tons of potential but never follows through. If he wins its by KO in the 1st if he losses its by choke in the 1st…
by Jizzo on Apr 5, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
I don’t even really want him to win. He’s an ass. A tallented ass, but still an ass. Unless his attitutde has changed, I hope his head pops.
Yeah, I agree. I am so sick of seeing this guy loose and then having to hear him talk trash. I am not a fan of Rich Clementi, but I LOVE what he did to Melvin at UFC 79 in December.
The only fight I actually want to see Melvin in would be:
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson vs. Melvin Guillard
That would be a great striking match up between 2 of the most athletic lightweights in the UFC
by john on Apr 5, 2008 9:57 AM EDT reply actions
anyone who idolizes kevin randleman,or even looks like him is a tool….i hope siver wins,wonder if melvin wants to fight no love clementi????notice he aint talkin to much any more ,guillard is a low end type fighter,and shouldve stayed in zona
by cid cyanide on Apr 5, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions
Why does the UFC keep bringing him back? He’s a thug and not very good in the cage. If the UFC insists on televising him they should develop a reality show for Spike TV starring Melvin, Crazy Horse Bennett and Marlon Sims. I would totally watch that.
by PW on Apr 5, 2008 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
How does this guy keep getting on cards? Enough already!
Exactly!! Hey Teabag is back y’all!!!
by DirtbagHtr on Apr 5, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
“Teabag! Teabag! Teabag! Teabag! Go Teabag, you’re my favorite!!!”
by DirtbagHtr on Apr 5, 2008 12:15 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I agree. I am so sick of seeing this guy loose and then having to hear him talk trash. I am not a fan of Rich Clementi, but I LOVE what he did to Melvin at UFC 79 in December.
The only fight I actually want to see Melvin in would be:
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson vs. Melvin Guillard
That would be a great striking match up between 2 of the most athletic lightweights in the UFC
johnsons a welterweight but if melvin moved up i agree that would be one hell of a slug fest
by jimmy v on Apr 5, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
Melvin gets choked in the first round. He might have a decent run in XC, where there are more strikers than real technical ground guys.
What a tool.
T
by Dogsnbeer on Apr 5, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
Melvin gets choked in the first round. He might have a decent run in XC, where there are more strikers than real technical ground guys.
What a tool.
T
Your a tool
by NewGuyTheMagnificent on Apr 5, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
This is a fight where Melvin probably should just try to knock the guy out. He also NEEDS to work on his attitude and more importantly his ground game. He is way too cocky over his stand up. We should test that stand up against Johnson. Like I was saying yesterday, I would put all of my money on Anthony Rumble Johnson.
by Ryan on Apr 5, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
anyone who swings wild has got KO power. When was the last time Melvin hit someone with a job or a combo?
Either link the highlight reel or agree with me.
Guillard got dropped by little Joes strikes…..what does that tell you.
by Ny on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
How does this guy keep getting on cards? Enough already!
Affirmative Action is alive and well in the UFC!
by Rider on Apr 5, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
This is a fight where Melvin probably should just try to knock the guy out. He also NEEDS to work on his attitude and more importantly his ground game. He is way too cocky over his stand up. We should test that stand up against Johnson. Like I was saying yesterday, I would put all of my money on Anthony Rumble Johnson.
anthony johnson stand up is not that great..its just tommy spears stand up sucks something awful.. it was a bad match up for tommy
melvin is 3 and 3 in the ufc..hes really not as horrible as everyone has made him seem. and as far as the talks about huerta vs guillard.. ill go for melvin on that one
by tuffguy01 on Apr 5, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
When was the last time Melvin hit someone with a job or a combo?
Gabe Rudiger. Soft assed stomach.
by Jason on Apr 5, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
anthony johnson stand up is not that great..its just tommy spears stand up sucks something awful.. it was a bad match up for tommy
melvin is 3 and 3 in the ufc..hes really not as horrible as everyone has made him seem. and as far as the talks about huerta vs guillard.. ill go for melvin on that one
Anthony Johnson has great stand up, and a wresting background to help keep him on his feet. He knocked out that Dennis Siver guy in 13 secs and gave clementi a run for his money with a knock down when both of these fights were fights that he took with like a weeks notice. I agree that the match up for Tommy spear was a bad one, but not because his stand up is bad, but because Johnsons is so devastating.
by Ryan on Apr 5, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions
If everybody would just stop talking about him, we might never see him in the UFC again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Bruce on Apr 6, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
I absolutely HATE Guillard, he just seems bad for the image of MMA. But, I like him in the UFC if only for the fact that I love to watch him lose. There are a bunch of fighters I’ll watch hoping they will win. I watch Melvin so I can see him lose. Preferably in humiliating fashion. Every sport has its “villains”.
by chefdaddy on Apr 7, 2008 7:53 AM EDT reply actions
As a MMA fan like many that enjoy a good standup war, you gotta like Melvin. His standup is great. It just too bad that there’s more to MMA than just boxing/kick boxing. He really needs to be a well rounded fighter with better submission defense if he wants to win more fights.
by Griffinfan05 on Apr 7, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions
Melvin is horrible for the sport. He’s a immature thug. Fuck im.
by mattchupichu on Apr 7, 2008 11:20 AM EDT reply actions
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