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Melvin Guillard (Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr.) was born on 30 March, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Melvin Guillard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. |
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40 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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30 March 1983 |
Birthday |
30 March |
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 40 years old group.
Melvin Guillard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Melvin Guillard height is 5ft 9in and Weight 155 lbs.
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5ft 9in |
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155 lbs |
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Who Is Melvin Guillard's Wife?
His wife is Tache Guillard
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Parents |
Not Available |
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Tache Guillard |
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Not Available |
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Melvin Guillard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melvin Guillard worth at the age of 40 years old? Melvin Guillard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Melvin Guillard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Melvin Guillard Social Network
Timeline
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.
He debuted in the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing to Josh Burkman by decision in the first Welterweight elimination bout.
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.
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.
By the time he was 16 years old, Guillard was preparing to fight professionally.
In 2005, Guillard defeated fellow future UFC veteran Roger Huerta by decision, but the fight was ruled a No Contest after Huerta appealed the decision to the commission, accusing Guillard of greasing between rounds one and two.
Guillard participated in The Ultimate Fighter 2, but was eliminated from the competition after losing a unanimous decision to Josh Burkman.
He returned on the season finale, defeating Marcus Davis by technical knockout due to a cut.
Fighting again at Welterweight, Guillard lost his next fight to Josh Neer, submitting to a first round triangle choke.
Guillard had earlier opened a large cut on Neer's forehead.
After the lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58, Guillard began to transition to this weight class.
He made his UFC lightweight debut at UFC 60, defeating Rick Davis by first-round KO.
At UFC 63 on September 23, 2006, Guillard fought former WEC lightweight champion Gabe Ruediger and won the fight via KO by a body blow.
Guillard next fought Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 9 and submitted to a guillotine choke 27 seconds into the fight, after being stunned by a punch.
Guillard also submitted in his next fight, against Rich Clementi at UFC 79, to a rear naked choke at 4:40 of the first round.
Before and after the bout, the fighters talked trash.
Guillard gave Clementi the finger during the introductions and attempted to attack him after the fight, but was restrained by referee Herb Dean.
He was subsequently released from the UFC, but was brought back after a win in a minor promotion.
Guillard returned to the UFC at UFC 86, knocking out Dennis Siver in 36 seconds and earning a Knockout of the Night bonus.
Guillard next won a split decision over Gleison Tibau at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on June 20, 2009.
Guillard submitted to a guillotine choke by Nate Diaz on September 16, at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard.
On February 6, 2010, Guillard faced Ronys Torres at UFC 109.
He joined coach Greg Jackson's camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico to prepare for the fight.
He showed improved submission defense and patience in the fight, winning a close unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Guillard was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares at UFC 114, but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury.
Guillard instead fought and knocked out UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe in the first round.
On September 25, 2010, Guillard won a split decision over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119.
Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23.
He defeated Dunham in the first round via TKO by knees.
The finish earned him the Knockout of the Night award.
Guillard next defeated Shane Roller via first-round KO on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.
Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 6, 2011 at UFC 136.
Guillard was quickly submitted with a rear naked choke after being stunned by a counter left hook from Lauzon.
Guillard next faced Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on FX 1 on January 20, 2012.
After dropping Miller in the early going, Guillard was submitted in the first round.