GstarUk Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/10/2268748/melvin-guillard-wants-to-fight-at-ufc-136-calls-for-a-bout-against Melvin Guillard can't make up his mind. "The Young Assassin" recently knocked out Shane Roller at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas. The blowout win was his fifth in a row and marked his eighth win in nine fights. At the post-fight press conference he was taking aim at Dennis Siver, ready and willing to throw down with the man he knocked out back in 2008. Then, with championship gold on his brain, he turned his sights on Jim Miller, the bully on the block that all the top lightweights want a piece of. However, perhaps realizing the low percentage chance either bout has of actually coming to fruition, Guillard has since turned his attention to more realistic goals. Such as Joe Lauzon. "I don't want to try to throw a name out there, but I was thinking maybe I could ask them to fight Joe Lauzon. Right now technically nobody else is available, he already fought and walked away with a submission of the night victory, he didn't take any damage in his last fight so maybe he'll want to take the fight." Indeed, as told to MMAWeekly.com, Guillard vs. Lauzon would undoubtedly present an interesting clash of styles and both guys are available and (likely) more than willing to fight sooner rather than later. In fact, Melvin made sure to say he would love to fight at the upcoming UFC 136 event in Houston, Texas on Oct. 8. But hey, if UFC needs another great match-up on Spike TV for the "Battle on the Bayou" fight card, he's down for that, too. I can understand that he wants to keep busy ect But this is a no win stiuation for Guillard, if he wins it does nothing to bolster his claim for tile shot, If he loses he competely drops out of the running. Joe Lauzon is a dangerous fighter, who is no where near title contention. Just look what happened to Gsot. Wanted to keep busy fought Silver, probably underestimated him at the time and lost. Now on a 2 fight losing streak. Probably wont ever get that momentum back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Guillard wants everyone, lol. And I'd say that if he's able to keep the fight standind he won't ever be the underdog. Lauzon has sick BJJ, so I hope Guillard's TDD has improved a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I want to see him fight again and I think lauzon is an excellent fight even though it hardly helps his LW standings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Lauzon would win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABFanForLife Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Yeah. Fighting Lauzon won't do anything for Guillard. I'm not even a Guillard fan, but I know that a fight against Lauzon is a waste of his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesGunn Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 thats the only thing I like about guillard, this dude always wants to fight. this has FOTN written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 thats the only thing I like about guillard' date=' this dude always wants to fight. this has FOTN written all over it.[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocforums Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 dont know but he needs a tough opponent .. one that can def stand and bang.. and somoene with good wrestling and bjj .. until then i think we see guys getting laid out over and over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero8717 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I would pick Guillard too win because Lauzon and Dunham are pretty much the same fighter, but i would love it Joe could upset him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris170 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/10/2268748/melvin-guillard-wants-to-fight-at-ufc-136-calls-for-a-bout-against I can understand that he wants to keep busy ect But this is a no win stiuation for Guillard' date=' if he wins it does nothing to bolster his claim for tile shot, If he loses he competely drops out of the running. Joe Lauzon is a dangerous fighter, who is no where near title contention. Just look what happened to Gsot. Wanted to keep busy fought Silver, probably underestimated him at the time and lost. Now on a 2 fight losing streak. Probably wont ever get that momentum back.[/quote'] I Agree with you 100% Guillard should definitely be looking to fight someone higher on the food chain if he wants to be considered as a number one contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodimus Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/10/2268748/melvin-guillard-wants-to-fight-at-ufc-136-calls-for-a-bout-against I can understand that he wants to keep busy ect But this is a no win stiuation for Guillard' date=' if he wins it does nothing to bolster his claim for tile shot, If he loses he competely drops out of the running. Joe Lauzon is a dangerous fighter, who is no where near title contention. Just look what happened to Gsot. Wanted to keep busy fought Silver, probably underestimated him at the time and lost. Now on a 2 fight losing streak. Probably wont ever get that momentum back.[/quote'] Now if this isn't considered "Safe", don't know what is.At least GSP will fight whoever Dana tells him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crangs Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I say do it, keep busy til a bigger fight comes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GstarUk Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Now if this isn't considered "Safe"' date=' don't know what is.At least GSP will fight whoever Dana tells him too.[/quote'] Because GSP is the Champ. Anyway tell that to Gsot. Why should guillard who is on a 5 fight win streak risk it all for Joe Lauzon. It does nothing for Guillard. Its not playin it safe, its playin it smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodimus Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Because GSP is the Champ. Anyway tell that to Gsot. Why should guillard who is on a 5 fight win streak risk it all for Joe Lauzon. It does nothing for Guillard. Its not playin it safe' date=' its playin it smart.[/quote'] Bad analogy i guess,but the point i meant to get across is,not fighting a guy because your scared of losing to is being safe.Playing it smart?Tell that to Dana.If a fighter is scared to lose his title shot by losing to a guy who isn't in the race,just doesn't deserve to be there anyhow.Go in kick his butt and solitify your shot and show your championship colors,that my freind is what Dana likes and considered"smart" in a fighters carrer to keep him happy.So safe or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Anderson Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Guillard needs to think about the big picture. If his goal is the belt than he needs to wait for a fight that moves him into contention. Fighting lauzon is just a paycheck. That being said, should they fight, he should take Lauzon. As always though , there is a decent chance of injury and being out a while. Just not seeing much upside for Melvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaL Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I would pick Guillard too win because Lauzon and Dunham are pretty much the same fighter' date=' but i would love it Joe could upset him![/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam_Man Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I think it's a really exciting match up, I do think Lauzon is lower ranked then Guillard but I think Guillard is smart in asking for this fight because he knows it will win him fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells_Bartender Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hope Lauzon breaks his arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCITOLDUSO Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Guillard is a top fighter who is going to blunt his edge if he continues taking fights against lesser opponents. Im not saying Lauzon is that far behind him, but after the ridiculous matchup against Roller, he is setting a trend in the wrong direction. If he wants to fight lesser opponents so bad, he should call out the last guy to defeat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinsplint Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hope Lauzon breaks his arm. Doubt it... ^ J-Lau would eat some shots & drop quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Bad analogy i guess' date='but the point i meant to get across is,not fighting a guy because your scared of losing to is being safe.Playing it smart?Tell that to Dana.If a fighter is scared to lose his title shot by losing to a guy who isn't in the race,just doesn't deserve to be there anyhow.Go in kick his butt and solitify your shot and show your championship colors,that my freind is what Dana likes and considered"smart" in a fighters carrer to keep him happy.So safe or not?[/quote'] The reason Guillard wants Lauzon is because no one else is available. He's not ducking anyone for a safe fight. Lauzon is the best fighter available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BESERKER Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 thats the only thing I like about guillard' date=' this dude always wants to fight. this has FOTN written all over it.[/quote'] true, but I'm backing Lauzon here, Guillard looks for ways to be submitted - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRM29 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Guillard will be champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_Against_The_World Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 He keeps calling out , the dainty fighters who matchup well against him. When he faces other physically strong fighters he doesn't dominate he barely wins at all. Roller , Dunham , Lauzon , Waylon Rowe - All very weak , dainty lightweights he dominated Tibau, Stephens , Ronny Torres- Physically strong fighters he faced and controversial split/decision wins. He's being fed thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinsplint Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 The reason Guillard wants Lauzon is because no one else is available. He's not ducking anyone for a safe fight. Lauzon is the best fighter available. Ive never known Melvin to ever duck a fight - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbkidsthesedays Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I don't care if it does nothing for Guillard. This fight is a war for sure, Lauzon is a tough mf'er and is always entertaining. this fight would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randizzle_KO Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Loved both fighters for years, I'd want Lauzon to win and I think he would if it gets to the ground Standup goes to Guillard since he's faster and more explosive on the feet, Lauzon does have good hands though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmafan73 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/100526.html WTF?!! i swear i think the ufc has to be racist against guillard....i love lauzon and i want him to reach the top, but guillard is way higher in the ranks....i swear the ufc does this **** on purpose....what do u guys think? Noe:just saw that guillard asked for him...stupid on him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaySmartGE Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 One of the biggest missmatches in a while. Just building the Guillard hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magistern Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillard calls him out... I think Guillard should fight Guida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToiletSeat Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 No wonder Guillard asked for it, IMO he has a great style to finish Lauzon. Lauzon is a great fighter, a bit sloppy striking but his ground game is great. He also gasses mid-way through the second round and doesn't have great takedown ability. Guillard can keep this on his feet, outstriking Lauzon with his speed. Then go for a finish later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMA_Fanatic_89 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillard was looking to fight anyone that would accept the fight, because he wants to fight in front of his hometown crowd at 136. Lauzon was the best fight available. I like Joe but Guillard will get the W. However, it may be a good way to show Guillard's (supposedly) improved ground game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I would just love it if Lauzon beat him... PLEASE, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillards between a rock and a hard place, he's just trying to stay active and lauzon just happens to be what's available. Lauzon is young and he knows it, an opponent like Guillard could really light a fire in his training and help in the long run, but this fight would be all Guillard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOvereem Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Not really that surprised, most of the LW's seem to be booked and Siver who they could of put him against lost to Melvin not that long ago, Guida??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOvereem Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillard calls him out... I think Guillard should fight Guida! Seemed to make the most sense, then all the top LW's would be matched up! Finally sort out the mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Seemed to make the most sense' date=' then all the top LW's would be matched up! Finally sort out the mess![/quote'] Guillard vs Guida won't happen unless it's 5 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmafan73 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I would just love it if Lauzon beat him... PLEASE' date=' man![/quote'] i want guillard to be champ, i love lauzon and i think they should have kept them both seperated....but i dnt wan j lo to lose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I have a feeling they're pulling a Velasquez/Dos Santos by not letting the top contenders fight each other, rather they will give everyone a shot considering they do continue to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmafan73 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I have a feeling they're pulling a Velasquez/Dos Santos by not letting the top contenders fight each other' date=' rather they will give everyone a shot considering they do continue to win.[/quote'] yea but i dnt want lauzon to fall off!!! i like his style, and hes a beast...but i like guillard and hes an animal that will be at the top of the LW chain soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells_Bartender Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Doubt it... ^ J-Lau would eat some shots & drop quickly... I don't doubt it, I just never like Guillard. Probably from TUF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chute_Boxe_Champion Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 i like both guys but i think Lauzon could get it done if he can utilize takedowns either way it's not an easy fight for either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodimus Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 The reason Guillard wants Lauzon is because no one else is available. He's not ducking anyone for a safe fight. Lauzon is the best fighter available. Read buddies post first.I never said Melvin was ducking.It was stated that he should not take a fight like this because if he wins,it means nothing,and if he loses it ruins his shot.I was just stating,if a fighter is really championship material,then he should fight whoever,whenever,and not worry about losing his place in the rankings.Just because Joe Lo is not top five,does not mean a win over him does nothing for Melvin.Melvin will be still where he is at.But a loss would mean he wasn't ready for the champ apparently.I'd say fight whoever if you are that good.Rashad waited and now is looking from the outside in.Dana does not put up with "waiters". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGS17 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillard is the last person to duck a fight.....he'll easily KO Lauzon and move on with his road to the belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny2821 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Guillard takes that fight easy. Lauzon has aggressive striking and aggressive BJJ, but doesn't have the striking ability to compare with Melvin's, and doesn't have the wrestling ability to take him down, or at least not to hold him there for enough time to make something happen. Guillard picks him apart, knocks him out quick, or destroys him when Lauzon inevitably gasses himself out again. The only way I can see Lauzon winning is by catching Guillard off-guard, rocking him(or I suppose knocking him out even) and giving himself enough time to work a submission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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