Working with Greg Jackson does wonders. Kind of.
Melvin Guillard showed the same weaknesses that have plagued him throughout his career. UFC rookie Ronnys Torres was able to control the pace of the bout with a relentless takedown assault. Guillard played the bottom game patiently, using his athleticism and explosion to get the fight back on the feet.
Round one went to Torres and his top control game, but Guillard evened the slate in the last two rounds with effective striking. An even third round may have tipped Melvin’s way when he swept the Brazilian following a takedown and rained down strikes from mount as the horn sounded.