Fighter Scouting Report: Melvin Guillard

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Melvin Guillard

Vitals

5'9" 155 lbs (Lightweight)
71" reach, Orthodox
March 30, 1983

Record

30-12-2 (1) (UFC: 12-7)

Current Streak

2 straight losses

Training

Brown belt in Judo
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Championships Held

None

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 – hard to knock out
dangerous ground and pound
striking defense is among best in UFC history
extremely successful (percentage wise) in takedowns
– solid takedown defense 

Weaknesses

– extremely susceptible to submissions 
– doesn't fight very smart
– 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 abuse problems

Synopsis

The Young Assassin isn't that young anymore – he's pushing 30.  It's now or never for him.

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