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Melvin Guillard Gesias Cavalcante
Melvin Guillard
35-24-2

RD2 2:36

KO/TKO

Knee and Punches

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Gesias Cavalcante
22-12-1

Fight: Guillard vs. Cavalcante

USAWSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
5JULSAT'148:00 PM
Lightweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Young Assassin

JZ

Forms

LLWNL
WLWLL

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1983-03-30) 43

43(1983-07-06)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(180 cm) 5′11″

5′11″ (180 cm)

Gym

-

Blackzilians

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

35

24 KO/TKO - 41%
2 submission - 3%
9 decision - 15%

22

21% - 7 KO/TKO
26% - 9 submission
15% - 5 decision

Losses

24

7 KO/TKO - 12%
10 submission - 17%
7 decision - 12%

12

18% - 6 KO/TKO
3% - 1 submission
15% - 5 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Terry Wiggins
(3-0)
i
Ragin FC 3
21 Sep2025KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD10:24
USA
Isaac Moreno
(6-0)
i
Fury FC 106: Maranhao vs. Minev
19 Jul2025KO/TKO(Punches and Elbows) RD24:28
USA
Josiah Harrell
(8-0)
i
Ohio Combat League 38: Harrell vs. Guillard
17 May2025Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:25
USA
Terry House Jr.
(7-13)
i
United Combat League 32: Stittgen vs. VanCamp
18 Oct2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takanori Gomi
(35-15)
i
RIZIN 11
29 Jul2018KO/TKO(Punch) RD12:33
USA
Maurice Jackson
(6-2)
i
SCL 65: Destination
10 Feb2018KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:50
Nigeria
Israel Adesanya
(9-0)
i
Australian FC 20
28 Jul2017KO/TKO RD14:49
Russia
Muslim Salikhov
(12-1)
i
Kunlun Fight MMA 12
01 Jun2017KO/TKO(Spinning Heel Kick) RD11:33
USA
Chidi Njokuani
(16-4)
i
Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani
28 Jan2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
David Rickels
(17-4)
i
Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo
23 Jul2016No Contest(Elbow and Punches) RD12:14
USA
Derek Campos
(15-6)
i
Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie 3
20 Feb2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:32
USA
Brandon Girtz
(12-4)
i
Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz
29 Aug2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Justin Gaethje
(12-0)
i
WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami
16 Nov2014Decision(Split) RD35:00
Brazil
Gesias Cavalcante
(18-7-1)
i
WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
05 Jul2014KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD22:36
USA
Michael Johnson
(14-8)
i
UFC Fight Night 37: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa
08 Mar2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Ross Pearson
(15-6)
i
UFC Fight Night 30: Machida vs. Munoz
26 Oct2013No Contest(Illegal Knee) RD11:57
USA
Mac Danzig
(21-10-1)
i
UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga
28 Jul2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:47
USA
Jamie Varner
(20-7-1)
i
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
30 Dec2012Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Donald Cerrone
(18-4)
i
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2
12 Aug2012KO/TKO(Head Kick & Punch) RD11:16
Brazil
Fabrício Camões
(14-6-1)
i
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2
08 Jul2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jim Miller
(20-3)
i
UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller
21 Jan2012Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:04
USA
Joe Lauzon
(20-6)
i
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3
09 Oct2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:47
USA
Shane Roller
(10-3)
i
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber II
03 Jul2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:12
USA
Evan Dunham
(11-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2
23 Jan2011KO/TKO(Knees) RD12:58
USA
Jeremy Stephens
(18-5)
i
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
26 Sep2010Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Waylon Lowe
(8-2)
i
UFC 114: Jackson vs Evans
30 May2010KO/TKO(Knee to the Body) RD13:28
Brazil
Ronys Torres
(14-1)
i
UFC 109: Relentless
06 Feb2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Nate Diaz
(10-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 19: Diaz vs. Guillard
16 Sep2009Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD22:13
Brazil
Gleison Tibau
(21-5)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
20 Jun2009Decision(Split) RD35:00
Germany
Dennis Siver
(11-5)
i
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
05 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:36
USA
Eric Regan
(8-7)
i
RITC 105 - Friday Night Fights
07 Mar2008Decision(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Rich Clementi
(30-12-1)
i
UFC 79: Nemesis
29 Dec2007Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:40
USA
Joe Stevenson
(26-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
05 Apr2007Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:27
USA
Gabe Ruediger
(10-2)
i
UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn
23 Sep2006KO/TKO(Punch to the body) RD21:01
USA
Rick Davis
(3-0-1)
i
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie
27 May2006KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:37
USA
Josh Neer
(15-3-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 3
16 Jan2006Sub(Triangle Choke) RD14:20
USA
Marcus Davis
(3-2)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
05 Nov2005KO/TKO(Cut) RD22:55
USA
Roger Huerta
(9-1-1)
i
FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14
05 Mar2005No Contest(Result Overturned by Commission) RD35:00
USA
Darrell Smith
(13-13-1)
i
FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14
05 Mar2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:07
Montenegro
Peter Kaljevic
(1-3)
i
FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14
05 Mar2005KO/TKO(Elbows) RD12:24
USA
Rob Emerson
(3-5)
i
RCF - Cold Hearted
19 Feb2005Decision(Split) RD3
USA
Santino Defranco
(8-2)
i
Fight Party: Domination At The DAC
20 Nov2004Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:33
USA
Jason Hathaway
(2-2-1)
i
Fight Party: Compound Fracture 1
15 Oct2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:37
USA
LaVerne Clark
(18-13)
i
RCF - Duel in the Delta
25 Sep2004Draw RD35:00
Angel Nievens
(0-0)
i
10 Sep2004
Decision RD3
USA
Ryan Stout
(5-5-1)
i
BONO 14 - Battle of New Orleans 14
10 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD12:55
USA
Lee King
(4-6)
i
BONO 13 - Battle of New Orleans 13
25 Jun2004Draw RD35:00
USA
Rich Miller
(2-0)
i
11 Jun2004
KO/TKO RD22:07
USA
Kyle Bradley
(3-1)
i
14 May2004
KO/TKO RD14:20
USA
Jake Short
(5-3)
i
05 Mar2004
Decision RD3
Brazil
Carlo Prater
(9-0)
i
FFC 7 - Freestyle Fighting Championships 7
19 Dec2003Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD12:32
USA
Justin Wieman
(8-5)
i
Fight Party: Anarchy In August 1
02 Aug2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD2
USA
Justin Wieman
(8-6)
i
02 Aug2003
KO/TKO RD2
USA
Kyle Bradley
(0-0)
i
11 Jul2003
Sub RD12:54
USA
Paul Purcell
(6-2-1)
i
AOW - Art of War 2
21 Jun2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
USA
Diego Saraiva
(0-1)
i
Fight Party: May Madness In Midtown
21 May2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:00
USA
Diego Saraiva
(0-2)
i
21 May2003
KO/TKO RD13:00
Alex Kronofsky
(0-0)
i
26 Apr2003
KO/TKO RD11:32
USA
Aaron Williams
(5-0)
i
FFC 5 - Freestyle Fighting Championships 5
25 Apr2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:43
USA
Victor Estrada
(1-7)
i
22 Mar2003
Sub RD12:04
Rod Ramirez
(0-0)
i
15 Feb2003
KO/TKO RD20:32
USA
Joe Jordan
(6-3)
i
BONO 3 - Battle of New Orleans 3
18 Jan2003Decision(Unanimous) RD2
Jonathon Hargroder
(0-0)
i
21 Dec2002
KO/TKO RD10:31
USA
Calvin Martin
(0-0)
i
16 Nov2002
Decision RD2

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guillard vs. Cavalcante

  • Which event are Gesias Cavalcante and Melvin Guillard fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell.

  • How many rounds is the Gesias Cavalcante vs. Melvin Guillard?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round WSOF fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Gesias Cavalcante vs. Melvin Guillard?

    The fight is organized by the World Series of Fighting (WSOF).

  • When is the Gesias Cavalcante vs. Melvin Guillard fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on July 5, 2014