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Tony
17-03-2009, 10:42
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He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack …


Controversial and star-crossed lightweight Melvin Guillard (21-7-2) will attempt to get back into the cage when he returns against Thiago Tavares (14-3) at UFC 101 in Portland, Ore., on August 8, according to MMAWeekly.com. (http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=8398&z=13)

(http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=8398&z=13)
The report indicates that bout agreements have been distributed to both fighters; however, nothing is official at this time.


Guillard was rumored to return the Octagon against promotional newcomer Ronys Torres at UFC Fight Night 18 in Nashville, Tenn., on April 1. That fight, however, never materialized. He was also expected to take on Spencer Fisher at UFC 90: “Silva vs. Cote” at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 25.


However, the “Young Assassin” was arrested in Houston, Texas, on August 13 of that same year for violating probation on a 2007 drug charge. The enigmatic former contestant on season two of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) was released to a drug treatment facility per the terms of his recently amended probation.


The talented 25-year-old Louisiana native appeared to have slayed his personal demons, destroying Denis Siver at UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” in July 2008 — his return fight after being released by the UFC for, among other things, his relationship with illegal drugs.


In fact, Guillard tested positive for cocaine after his loss to Joe Stevenson at UFC Fight Night 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in April 2007. He was fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the transgression.


One has to imagine that he’s used up most if not all of his nine lives, meaning that a win is critical for Guillard, but it won’t come easy against a Brazilian jiu-jitsu player with talent like Tavares — Guillard has demonstrated throughout his up-and-down career that he has lackluster submission defense.


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Mr 1 Leg
17-03-2009, 11:05
THANKS VOOR DE INFO :thup: