Melvin Guillard

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Melvin Guillard
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BornMelvin Paul Guillard, Jr. [1]
(1983-03-30) March 30, 1983 (age 41)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Other namesThe Young Assassin
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Denver, Colorado, United States
Team Jackson-Wink MMA (2009-2011)
Blackzilians (2012-2013)
Grudge Training Center (2013, 2016-present [2] )
American Top Team (2013-2016) [3]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brown belt in Judo
Years active2002–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Losses1
By knockout1
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total59
Wins32
By knockout21
By submission2
By decision9
Losses22
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision7
Draws2
No contests3
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. [1] (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.

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Background

Born and raised in Louisiana, Guillard competed in various sports such as basketball before he began wrestling at Bonnabel High School. [4] 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. [5] 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. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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.

The Ultimate Fighter 2

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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. [7] He was slated to fight Spencer Fisher at UFC 90 , but tore his ACL while training and was replaced by Shannon Gugerty.

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 . [8]

On February 6, 2010, Guillard faced Ronys Torres at UFC 109 . [9] He joined coach Greg Jackson's camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico to prepare for the fight. [10] 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 , [11] but Tavares was forced off the card with an elbow injury. [12] Guillard instead fought and knocked out UFC newcomer Waylon Lowe in the first round. [13]

On September 25, 2010, Guillard won a split decision over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119 . [14]

Guillard was expected to face Yves Edwards on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23 . [15] However, headliner Kenny Florian pulled out of his fight with Evan Dunham due to injury and Guillard replaced him. [16] He defeated Dunham in the first round via TKO by knees. The finish earned him the Knockout of the Night award. [17]

Guillard next defeated Shane Roller via first-round KO on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 . [18]

Guillard faced Joe Lauzon on October 6, 2011 at UFC 136 . [19] Guillard was quickly submitted with a rear naked choke after being stunned by a counter left hook from Lauzon. [20]

Guillard next faced Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on FX 1 on January 20, 2012. [21] After dropping Miller in the early going, Guillard was submitted in the first round.

Guillard next fought Fabrício Camões on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148 . [22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

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. [23] This was the first knockout loss of his career. [24]

Guillard was scheduled to face Jamie Varner on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale. [25] However, Varner fell ill the day of the event and the bout was scrapped from the card. The bout with Varner was rescheduled for December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. [26] Guillard was taken down by Varner several times in their bout, losing a split decision. [27]

Guillard faced Mac Danzig on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8. [28] He knocked Danzig out in the second round. The win earned Guillard his third Knockout of the Night bonus award. [29]

Guillard faced Ross Pearson on October 26, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30. [30] The fight ended in a no contest when Pearson was deemed unable to continue after being cut on the forehead by an accidental illegal knee. [31] As a result of the controversial result, a rematch was booked for UFC Fight Night 37 at March 8, 2014 in London. [32] However, Pearson pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Michael Johnson. [33] Guillard lost the lackluster fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [34]

World Series of Fighting

On April 7, 2014, World Series of Fighting executive vice president Ali Abdel-Aziz confirmed Guillard had signed a multi-fight contract. [35]

Guillard made his debut at WSOF 11 on July 5, 2014 against Gesias Cavalcante. [36] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Guillard was expected to challenge Justin Gaethje for his WSOF Lightweight championship on November 15, 2014 at WSOF 15. [37] However, Guillard missed weight for the bout and it was changed to a catchweight affair. [38] Guillard lost the fight via split decision.

On April 30, 2015 Melvin was released by the World Series of Fighting. His manager, Malki Kawa, announced the news on Twitter: "I just received what I asked for from WSOF which is the release for [Melvin]... Should have a new home for him shortly". [39]

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." [40]

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. His decision to face Girtz ended up backfiring on him as he lost the fight via split decision. [41]

In his second fight for the promotion, Guillard faced Derek Campos on February 19, 2016 at Bellator 149. [42] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [43]

In his third fight for the promotion, Guillard faced David Rickels on July 21, 2016 at Bellator 159. Guillard earned his first win in Bellator via a series of elbows and punches to defeat Rickels via KO in the first round. The win was overturned after Guillard tested positive for a non-performance-enhancing banned substance. Guillard was subsequently suspended for one year by the Kansas Athletic Commission. [44] After agreeing to enter rehab and completing the program, Guillard's suspension was subsequently reduced to six months.

Guillard faced Chidi Njokuani in the main event at Bellator 171 on January 27, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [45]

Rizin FF

In July 2018, Guillard faced Takanori Gomi at Rizin 11. He missed weight for the fight and lost by knockout at 2:33 in the first round. [46] Guillard alleges that Rizin officials altered the rules of his match before the fight, telling him that for his match he would not be allowed to use either soccer kicks or knees to the head of a grounded opponent, forcing to him to change his planned strategy and his attire, putting on wrestling shoes. Guillard suspects that individuals were trying to possibly 'protect' Gomi. [47]

Regional promotions

After the lone bout in Rizin, Guillard faced Terry House Jr. at United Combat League 32 on October 18, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Guillard was next expected to face Erick Lozano at Lights Out 7 on February 8, 2020. [48] However, the bout never materialized due to unknown reasons.

Bare-knuckle boxing

BKB

On April 22, 2017, Guillard took part in a bare knuckle boxing event for Bare Knuckle Boxing in England. He faced Dan Breeze at BKB 5 and won the fight via KO after Dan Breeze failed to respond in time to the 10 count. [49] He expressed before the fight he wanted to fight BKB's undefeated, and biggest star, Middleweight Champion Jimmy "Celtic Warrior" Sweeney, and after the fight on 2 separate occasions nearly got into a fight with Sweeney and his entourage, even grabbing a butter knife at one point, with fellow former UFC fighters Shonie Carter, who recorded the altercation, and Wes Sims present at the scene. [50] [51]

At BKB 6 on July 1, 2017 Guillard faced the "Undisputed King of Bare Knuckle" and its #1 star, Jimmy "Celtic Warrior" Sweeney. [52] The fight was held at 12 stone (168 lbs). Guillard lost the bout by unanimous decision. [53]

Guillard had a rematch with Sweeney on September 9, 2017 at BKB 7. He again lost the bout by unanimous decision. [54]

Guillard fought again on November 4, 2017 against Leighton Brady, who stepped in on four days notice after Guillard's original opponent dropped out. Although dropped almost immediately at the beginning of the fight, Guillard came back and dropped his opponent several times, finally dropping Brady a final time in the third round, winning by TKO after Brady failed to get up in time for the 10 count. Guillard expressed in the post-fight interview he wanted a title shot in BKB at Lightweight. [55] [56]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

After the four-fight stint in BKB, Guillard made his promotional debut in BKFC against Isaac Vallie-Flagg at Bare Knuckle FC 7 on August 10, 2019. [57] He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a hand injury that rendered him unable to continue after the third round. [58]

In his sophomore bout he faced Scott O'Shaughnessy at Bare Knuckle FC 16 on March 16, 2021. He lost the fight via first-minute knockout. [59]

He then faced Harris Stephenson at Bare Knuckle FC 20 on August 20, 2021. [60] He lost the fight via disqualification in the second round due to an illegal blow that was ruled an intentional foul. [61]

Guillard faced Joe Riggs at BKFC Fight Night: Montana on October 9, 2021. [62] He lost the fight via first-minute knockout, incurring significant facial fractures. [63]

On January 27, 2020, The Association of Boxing Commissions issued a news release concerning Guillard's expected fight at the BKFC: Knucklemania 2 event to take place on Feb 19 2020. In the release they stated that Florida Athletic Commission Executive Director Patrick Cunningham had announced that the FAC had denied BKFC’s bout proposal for a matchup between Guillard and Ulysses Diaz due to “serious health concern" with respect to Melvin Guillard. [64]

Personal life

Guillard is married. He is a playable character in the UFC Undisputed 3 video game. [65]

Substance abuse and family

Guillard fought The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007, and submitted to a guillotine choke in 27 seconds after being dropped by a jab. He publicly accused Stevenson of using Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Guillard's own pre-fight urine sample later tested positive for cocaine. The Nevada State Athletic Commission subsequently suspended Guillard for eight months and fined him $2,100. [66] Melvin attributed his drug abuse to the death of his father at age 44, from cirrhosis after a life of heavy drinking.

He later said, "I made a lot of excuses for myself because of my father's death, and I regret it now because my father left me and he always told me, 'Son, never live a regret. Never make excuses for yourself. Be a man and take responsibility for whatever you do in life.'" [67] He has said his dad was his best friend and biggest fan, and never missed watching him fight. However, after Hurricane Katrina, his dad (a contractor) was backed up with work and so didn't make it to Guillard's UFC debut. He died before he could ever watch him fight in the UFC. [68]

In September 2018, news surfaced that Guillard was facing four felony charges stemming from two separate incidents: domestic violence against his girlfriend and an assault at a Denver bar. [69] Subsequently it was revealed that there were two separate incidents in Denver bars, in June and September 2018. [70] For the bar incidents, Guillard was eventually charged with six charges, including multiple felony assaults. [70] He made a deal with the prosecutor for misdemeanor assault and was jailed. He was released in July 2019 with two years of probation. [70]

In August 2019, news surfaced that Guillard was to appear at a court hearing on August 28, 2019, regarding the domestic violence incident, facing a second degree assault and a third degree assault charges. [71]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
59 matches32 wins22 losses
By knockout216
By submission29
By decision97
Draws2
No contests3
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss32–22–2 (3)Terry House, Jr.Decision (unanimous)United Combat League 32October 18, 201935:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss32–21–2 (3) Takanori Gomi KO (punches) Rizin 11 July 29, 201812:33 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (74 kg) bout; Guillard missed weight.
Loss32–20–2 (3)Maurice JacksonTKO (punches)SCL 65: DestinationFebruary 10, 201821:50 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss32–19–2 (3) Israel Adesanya TKO (punches)Australian Fighting Championship 20July 28, 201714:48 Melbourne, AustraliaFor the Interim AFC Middleweight Championship.
Loss32–18–2 (3) Muslim Salikhov KO (spinning hook kick) Kunlun Fight MMA 12 June 1, 201711:33 Yantai, ChinaGuillard missed weight.
Loss32–17–2 (3) Chidi Njokuani Decision (unanimous) Bellator 171 January 27, 201735:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (179 lb) bout.
NC32–16–2 (3) David Rickels NC (overturned) Bellator 159 July 22, 201612:14 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (158 lb) bout; Guillard missed weight. Originally a KO win, overturned after Guillard tested positive for a banned substance.
Loss32–16–2 (2) Derek Campos KO (punches) Bellator 149 February 19, 201620:32 Houston, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (158 lbs) bout; Guillard missed weight.
Loss32–15–2 (2) Brandon Girtz Decision (split) Bellator 141 August 28, 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss32–14–2 (2) Justin Gaethje Decision (split) WSOF 15 November 15, 201435:00 Tampa, Florida, United StatesNon-title bout, Guillard missed weight (159 lbs).
Win32–13–2 (2) Gesias Cavalcante TKO (punches and elbows) WSOF 11 July 5, 201422:36 Daytona Beach, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout; Guillard missed weight.
Loss31–13–2 (2) Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa March 8, 201435:00 London, England, United Kingdom
NC31–12–2 (2) Ross Pearson NC (illegal knee) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz October 26, 201311:57 Manchester, England, United KingdomPearson was unable to continue after being cut by an accidental illegal knee.
Win31–12–2 (1) Mac Danzig KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 201322:47 Seattle, Washington, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Loss30–12–2 (1) Jamie Varner Decision (split) UFC 155 December 29, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss30–11–2 (1) Donald Cerrone KO (head kick and punch) UFC 150 August 11, 201211:16 Denver, Colorado, United StatesCatchweight (157.5 lb) bout; Guillard missed weight. Fight of the Night.
Win30–10–2 (1) Fabrício Camões Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 July 7, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss29–10–2 (1) Jim Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 201213:04 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss29–9–2 (1) Joe Lauzon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 136 October 8, 201110:47 Houston, Texas, United States
Win29–8–2 (1) Shane Roller KO (punches) UFC 132 July 2, 201112:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win28–8–2 (1) Evan Dunham TKO (knees) UFC: Fight For The Troops 2 January 22, 201112:58 Fort Hood, Texas, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Win27–8–2 (1) Jeremy Stephens Decision (split) UFC 119 September 25, 201035:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win26–8–2 (1) Waylon Lowe TKO (knee to the body) UFC 114 May 29, 201013:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win25–8–2 (1)Ronys TorresDecision (unanimous) UFC 109 February 6, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss24–8–2 (1) Nate Diaz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard September 16, 200922:13 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win24–7–2 (1) Gleison Tibau Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale June 20, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win23–7–2 (1) Dennis Siver TKO (punches) UFC 86 July 5, 200810:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Win22–7–2 (1)Eric ReganDecision (unanimous)RITC 105: Friday Night FightsMarch 7, 200833:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss21–7–2 (1) Rich Clementi Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 79 December 29, 200714:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss21–6–2 (1) Joe Stevenson Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard April 5, 200710:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesGuillard tested positive for benzoylecgonine (cocaine metabolite).
Win21–5–2 (1) Gabe Ruediger TKO (body punch) UFC 63 September 23, 200621:01 Anaheim, California, United States
Win20–5–2 (1)Rick DavisKO (punch) UFC 60 May 27, 200611:37 Los Angeles, California, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss19–5–2 (1) Josh Neer Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night 3 January 16, 200614:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win19–4–2 (1) Marcus Davis TKO (doctor stoppage) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale November 5, 200522:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWelterweight debut.
NC18–4–2 (1) Roger Huerta NC (overturned)Freestyle Fighting Championships 14March 5, 200535:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesOriginally a decision win for Guillard; overturned due to Guillard greasing between rounds.
Win18–4–2Peter KaljevicTKO (elbows)Freestyle Fighting Championships 14March 5, 200512:24 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win17–4–2Darrell SmithTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 14March 5, 200513:07 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win16–4–2 Rob Emerson Decision (split)RCF: Cold HeartedFebruary 19, 200535:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss15–4–2Santino DefrancoSubmission (triangle choke)ISCF: Domination at the DACNovember 20, 200412:33 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win15–3–2Jason HathawayTKO (punches)ISCF: Compound FractureOctober 15, 200410:37 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Draw14–3–2 LaVerne Clark DrawRCF: Duel in the DeltaSeptember 25, 200435:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win14–3–1Angel NievensDecision (unanimous)FFC 11: ExplosionSeptember 10, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss13–3–1Ryan StoutSubmission (armbar)Battle of New Orleans 14July 10, 200412:55 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Draw13–2–1Lee KingDrawBattle of New Orleans 13June 25, 200435:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win13–2Rich MillerTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 58June 11, 200422:07 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Win12–2Kyle BradleyTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 9May 14, 200414:20 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss11–2Jake ShortDecision (unanimous)Freestyle Fighting Championships 8March 5, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss11–1 Carlo Prater Submission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Fighting Championships 7December 19, 200312:32 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win11–0Justin WiemanTKO (punches)ISCF: Anarchy in AugustAugust 2, 20032N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win10–0Kyle BradleySubmission (armbar)FFC 6: No LoveJuly 11, 200312:54 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win9–0Paul PurcellTKO (punches)Art of War 2June 21, 20031N/A Kalispell, Montana, United States
Win8–0Diego SaraivaKO (punches)ISCF: May MadnessMay 23, 20031N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win7–0Alex KronofskyKO (punch)Battle of New Orleans 6April 26, 200311:32 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win6–0Aaron WilliamsTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 5April 25, 200311:43 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win5–0Victor EstradaSubmission (armbar)Battle of New Orleans 5March 22, 200312:04 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win4–0Rod RamirezTKO (punches)Battle of New Orleans 4February 15, 200320:32 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win3–0Joe JordanDecision (unanimous)Battle of New Orleans 3January 18, 200325:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win2–0Jonathon HargroderKO (punch)Battle of New Orleans 2December 21, 200210:31 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win1–0Calvin MartinDecision (unanimous)Battle of New Orleans 1November 16, 200225:00 New Orleans, Louisiana

Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
8 matches2 wins6 losses
By knockout23
By decision02
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–6 Joe Riggs KO (punch) BKFC Fight Night: Montana October 9, 202110:59 Billings, Montana, United States
Loss2–5Harris StephensonDQ (intentional foul) Bare Knuckle FC 20 August 20, 202120:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss2–4Scott O’ShaughnessyTKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 16 March 16, 202110:46 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss2–3 Isaac Vallie-Flagg TKO (hand injury) Bare Knuckle FC 7 August 10, 201932:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesBroken hand rendered Guillard unable to continue.
Win2–2Leighton BradyKO (unable to answer count)BKB 8November 4, 201730:40 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Loss1–2Jimmy SweeneyDecision (unanimous)BKB 7September 9, 201752:00 Liverpool, England, United KingdomFor the BKB World Middleweight Championship.
Loss1–1Jimmy SweeneyDecision (unanimous)BKB 6July 1, 201752:00 London, England, United KingdomGuillard missed weight (168 lbs). Still remained a title fight for the BKB World Middleweight Championship.
Win1–0Dan BreezeKO (Unable to Answer Count)BKB 5April 22, 20172N/A Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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