Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2015 18:09:16 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jeremy Stephens raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Guillard and Stephens move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
surprises Stephens!
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Guillard receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Stephens.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guillard's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard and Jeremy Stephens are cliched up against the cage. Guillard steps for a throw
Jeremy Stephens is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stephens is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Guillard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Stephens from the side mount!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Stephens's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens regains half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Melvin Guillard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Guillard is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Melvin Guillard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Guillard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) is cheering him!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to escape from the full mount...
Melvin Guillard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard moves on the ground
Melvin Guillard moves to side mount
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to half guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Melvin Guillard.
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Round 2
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Melvin Guillard circles around Stephens
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Stephens.
Guillard misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Jeremy Stephens
that forces Guillard to try and defend better.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jeremy Stephens swings and Guillard has to retreat
Shovel hook by Melvin Guillard
tags Stephens.
Guillard leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guillard goes down.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Guillard
Jeremy Stephens pushes Melvin Guillard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stephens jumps and tries to free his leg! Guillard doesn't allow this but Jeremy Stephens is able to get half guard here.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) is cheering him!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Guillard's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jeremy Stephens. Guillard is unable to cover himself now!
Guillard has a small cut in his Forehead
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jeremy Stephens looks to pass to mount...
Stephens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Melvin Guillard.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jeremy Stephens controls the situation despite Melvin Guillard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Guillard put Jeremy Stephens in closed guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Guillard has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A bad move from Jeremy Stephens
almost puts his head in the path of Guillard's kick.
Stephens throws a lazy kick
Guillard blocks and keeps his distance.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jeremy Stephens attempts a sweep single...
Jeremy Stephens catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Stephens.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Guillard pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Pulverizing punch to Stephens's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Stephens leads with a punch
Melvin Guillard avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Stephens begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is smart enough to duck backwards
The two exchange wildly
Stephens is connecting with a few punches
Middle kick from Guillard.
Stephens receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jeremy Stephens, who is barely covering up!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard tries to move to full mount
Guillard succeeds
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens
Guillard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens
Stephens has given his back to Melvin Guillard who is trying to get one hook in!
Melvin Guillard has one hook in!
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Melvin Guillard tries to get his arm under Jeremy Stephens's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jeremy Stephens's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jeremy Stephens easily defends the attempt.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Guillard tries to use some of his tricky moves but Guillard's is smart enough to counter him.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guillard's moves.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Nice beating Melvin Guillard has received.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melvin Guillard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Stephens's chin! That stops Stephens in his tracks!
Stephens seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Stephens stumbles backwards staggered and Melvin Guillard launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Stephens is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Melvin Guillard turns out the lights for Stephens! What an astonishing KO by Guillard!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punches) at 2:55 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Guillard kept having slow bursts where Stephens was consistent. Made an interesting fight, since it was hard to tell if Guillard would get it together and win, despite being the favourite to win it.
Jeremy Stephens raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Guillard and Stephens move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
surprises Stephens!
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Guillard receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Stephens.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guillard's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard and Jeremy Stephens are cliched up against the cage. Guillard steps for a throw
Jeremy Stephens is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stephens is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Guillard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Stephens from the side mount!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Stephens's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens regains half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Melvin Guillard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Guillard is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Melvin Guillard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Stephens
Guillard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) is cheering him!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to escape from the full mount...
Melvin Guillard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard moves on the ground
Melvin Guillard moves to side mount
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to half guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Melvin Guillard.
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Round 2
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Melvin Guillard circles around Stephens
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Stephens.
Guillard misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Jeremy Stephens
that forces Guillard to try and defend better.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jeremy Stephens swings and Guillard has to retreat
Shovel hook by Melvin Guillard
tags Stephens.
Guillard leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guillard goes down.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Guillard
Jeremy Stephens pushes Melvin Guillard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stephens jumps and tries to free his leg! Guillard doesn't allow this but Jeremy Stephens is able to get half guard here.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) is cheering him!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Guillard's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jeremy Stephens. Guillard is unable to cover himself now!
Guillard has a small cut in his Forehead
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jeremy Stephens looks to pass to mount...
Stephens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Melvin Guillard.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jeremy Stephens controls the situation despite Melvin Guillard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Guillard
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Guillard put Jeremy Stephens in closed guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Guillard has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A bad move from Jeremy Stephens
almost puts his head in the path of Guillard's kick.
Stephens throws a lazy kick
Guillard blocks and keeps his distance.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jeremy Stephens attempts a sweep single...
Jeremy Stephens catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Stephens.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Guillard
Stephens is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Guillard pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Pulverizing punch to Stephens's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Stephens leads with a punch
Melvin Guillard avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Stephens begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is smart enough to duck backwards
The two exchange wildly
Stephens is connecting with a few punches
Middle kick from Guillard.
Stephens receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jeremy Stephens, who is barely covering up!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Stephens
Guillard tries to move to full mount
Guillard succeeds
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens
Guillard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens
Stephens has given his back to Melvin Guillard who is trying to get one hook in!
Melvin Guillard has one hook in!
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Melvin Guillard tries to get his arm under Jeremy Stephens's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jeremy Stephens's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jeremy Stephens easily defends the attempt.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Guillard tries to use some of his tricky moves but Guillard's is smart enough to counter him.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guillard's moves.
Guillard is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Nice beating Melvin Guillard has received.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melvin Guillard throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Stephens's chin! That stops Stephens in his tracks!
Stephens seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Stephens stumbles backwards staggered and Melvin Guillard launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Stephens is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Melvin Guillard turns out the lights for Stephens! What an astonishing KO by Guillard!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punches) at 2:55 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Guillard kept having slow bursts where Stephens was consistent. Made an interesting fight, since it was hard to tell if Guillard would get it together and win, despite being the favourite to win it.