It’s hard to believe at only 34 years old, Melvin Guillard had been fighting inside the UFC for almost a decade with his debut coming in at 2005 during the Ultimate Fighter Season 2. With twenty two fights inside the Octagon to his credit, Melvin eventually parted ways with the UFC after losing to Michael Johnson in 2014 and since then his fight career has been anything but consistent.

Since leaving UFC Melvin has fought for World Series of Fighting twice, Bellator four times and now he can add Bare Knuckle Boxing to his resume.

Sporting a pair of red jeans as his in-ring attire, the knockout artist took on Dan Breeze in a Bare Knuckle Boxing event in London (although their hands were still wrapped).

Although Melvin was making his debut under this rule set he made quick work of the local Bare Knuckle Boxer, punishing Breeze in the corner of the ring to notch himself a referee stoppage and giving himself a much needed win

Check out the finish below.

Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr.(born March 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA’s lightweight division. Guillard most notably competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he went (12–9) and World Series of Fighting where he went (1–1). He debuted in the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing to Josh Burkman by decision in the first Welterweight elimination bout. Guillard currently holds the UFC record for most TKO/KO victories (eight) in the lightweight division, surpassing the previous record held by Multi-Divisional Champion B.J. Penn with his knockout of Shane Roller at UFC 132. He again extended this record in his knockout victory over Mac Danzig at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga.[source :wiki]

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