UFC 109’s Melvin Guillard says he’s a new fighter following Team Jackson affiliation

Following a hard-fought decision victory over Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Ronys Torres at Saturday’s “UFC 109: Relentless” event, Melvin Guillard said he now considers himself a fighter with a 1-0 career record.

So why would the 26-year-old turn his back on the past eight years and 33 other career bouts?

It’s simple, Guillard. He’s a different fighter now that he’s hooked up with trainer Greg Jackson. Even UFC president Dana White sees a drastically different future for the promising lightweight.


Following a hard-fought decision victory over Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Ronys Torres at Saturday’s “UFC 109: Relentless” event, Melvin Guillard said he now considers himself a fighter with a 1-0 career record.

So why would the 26-year-old turn his back on the past eight years and 33 other career bouts?

It’s simple, Guillard. He’s a different fighter now that he’s hooked up with trainer Greg Jackson. Even UFC president Dana White sees a drastically different future for the promising lightweight.