Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Confirmed for UFC Fight Night 19
by FutureChamp on Jul 7, 2009 2:57 PM EDT
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According to MMAMania (image via the UFC newsletter), Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard will serve as the main event for Ultimate Fight Night 19. With Nate just coming off a decision loss to Joe "Daddy" Stevenson and Melvin Guillard defeating Gleison Tibau by split decision, a win for Nate is crucial as he just lost his last two fights.
Along with this fight, the co-main event will be Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta. Gray Maynard was last seen destroying Jim Miller at UFC 96 via unanimous decision, where as Huerta recieved a decision loss courtesy of Kenny Florian.
These are the only two bouts that I have heard to be confirmed so far, along with Nate Quarry vs. Tim Creduer. That is garunteed to be another exciting fight on an already awesome card so far and especially for free, who could complain? I'm probably not the first to report this, but just wanted to make a post of it just in case. And also, Melvin better make sure his boxing is sharp and submission defense is amazing by the time fight night rolls around, or it could end quickly. But I never count him out. Can't wait BloodyElbow-er's!
Rumored card so far:
- Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard
- Roger Huerta vs. Gray Maynard
- Tim Credeur vs. Nate Quarry
- Dan Miller vs. Aaron Simpson
- Ronnys Torres vs. Jeremy Stephens
- Mike Pyle vs. Chris Wilson
- Ryan Jensen vs. Steve Stienbreiss
- Sam Stout vs. Kyle Bradley
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WAR MELVIN!!! although this is a horrible matchup for him
by 05vette on Jul 7, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woa,
My fanpost just looked a whole lot nicer. Haha, sweet. But I didnt get the announcement from a newsletter, it was from Mania, but its all good.
"I will knock your hair black!"- Ken Shamrock to Tito Ortiz
by FutureChamp on Jul 7, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
=) I added the picture from the Newsletter.
by Nick Thomas on Jul 7, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Major props Nick,
Cause the only thing I could find was that pic of Nate Diaz submitting Kurt. I like the new one a whole lot better.
"I will knock your hair black!"- Ken Shamrock to Tito Ortiz
by FutureChamp on Jul 7, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Credeur is going to get lit up by Nate Quarry. He’s fallen in love with shitty kickboxing.
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
by Ubernoober on Jul 7, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t say that! War Louisiana!
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by themachiavellian on Jul 7, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If all else fails, Melvin can carry the torch.
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
by Ubernoober on Jul 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin is from the Kenner region outside of NO – get a little more west, and you’re in white trash parishes. Credeur is a Cajun boy from dead-center of Acadiana (if you haven’t been to Acadiana, it’s unlike any other part of the country – it’s fuckin’ awesome). And if someone’s from North Louisiana, they’re really from Arkansas. Anything too far north of I-10 doesn’t count.
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by themachiavellian on Jul 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Yeah!
This is how we celebrate Mardi Gras!
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by themachiavellian on Jul 7, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Swick vs. Kampmann?
by George Lucas on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to say that. Haha. I can’t wait for that fight either, I think Swicks speed will be too much for Kampmann to be honest.
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by FutureChamp on Jul 7, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UFC 103
- Rich Franklin vs. TBA
- Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg
- Martin Kampmann vs. Mike Swick
- Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca
- Yushin Okami vs. TBA
- Efrain Escudero vs. Cole Miller
by Nick Thomas on Jul 7, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it, but the casuals probably won’t.
by Nick Thomas on Jul 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyoto, Rampage, Rashad, Rua, Thiago Silva, Anderson Silva, Forrest, Jardine – all booked. Who ya got for Franklin?
by subo on Jul 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, they won’t even let Huerta headline. Maynard is a good soldier.
Sorry, Nate – I’ve got Guillard by decision at first glance. I’ll have to think about it more.
by subo on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree,
or by knockout. It’s basically 50/50 pending on if Guillard can connect with one of his bombs.
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by FutureChamp on Jul 7, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Diaz, first round sub. I’m still not convinced Guillard can keep it on his feet, has everyone forgot the Stevenson and Clementi fights against Guillard?
by pr0cs on Jul 7, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit, Stevenson didn’t keep it on the feet. Diaz is a little too in love with his guard, if you ask me.
by subo on Jul 7, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stand Up
I haven’t seen enough of Guillard to know if his ground game is good. I know his stand up is pretty good and Nate’s doesn’t look that strong. Nate’s ground game as everyone knows is great (except against Stevenson). Guillard takes it if it stays on the feet.
by jayhoff2000 on Jul 8, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tibau fight was more recent
and showed that Guillard has gotten very skilled at scrambling back to his feet after a takedown, which was particularly impressive against Tibau’s powerful takedowns and top control. Tibau’s not exactly the most talented submission artist, but he is a legit black belt and Melvin fended him off just fine on the ground, taking little damage in the process.
I don’t think Nate is guaranteed a sub at all in this one.
by Scott Haber on Jul 7, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This card is starting to look like a lot of fun.
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Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
by thetakeover on Jul 7, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillard via Booger Sugar Rush
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
by SSreporters on Jul 7, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, if Diaz loses to Guillard, and Danzig loses to Miller, it’s time for a WWE-style loser goes home match on the big New Year’s card!
by MMAEruption on Jul 7, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think they would give Diaz another chance??
Three losses in a row is a lot, even for a TUF season winner…
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by funnytiger on Jul 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’d probably give him another chance because his fights are usually exciting. He’s also a good draw because he’s polarizing.
by MMAEruption on Jul 8, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am suprised everybody thinks Guillard will win does nobody rememer his grappling problems in the past ( Gabe rudedude almost tapped him) he’s played the three tap symphony often . well I do think it will be an exciting fight while it lasts!
by TLAoutlaw on Jul 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From the UG
+ Ryan Jensen vs. Steve Stienbreiss
by Nick Thomas on Jul 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? Jensen?
He’s 0-3 in the UFC, losing by sub each time. Then again, he had to face Leites, Maia, and Gouveia in his first three UFC fights, but still…I could have sworn he was released. He certainly hasn’t fought since the Gouveia loss back in September of 2008.
At least they’re not giving him a Brazilian this time if the Steinebiss fight pans out ;)
by Scott Haber on Jul 7, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After having done a little research
it appears than Jensen-Steinbeiss was supposed to happen in April at UFN 18, but Jensen dropped out due to medical issue. I guess the kid is miraculously still under contract.
by Scott Haber on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure he’s really under contract so much as he sits by the phone and they call him when they need a sacrificial lamb to come in and tap out to somebody they hope to promote later.
by Kierkegaard on Jul 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Melvin is being offered up as a sacrifice to keep Nate Diaz in the LW picture. Melvin offers a legit threat with his power and underrated wrestling skills, but everyone knows Diaz has him outclassed on the ground in grappling and submissions. As usual when Melvin fights, I cheer for him because we are both from the Metro New Orleans area. His performances are just so inconsistant, and outside of a quick K.O., I don’t see him winning this one.
by Cmad77 on Jul 9, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn! Guess I’m going to have to hope for the old double KO!!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on Jul 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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