Thursday, October 14, 2010

Yves Edwards vs. Melvin Guillard in the works for Jan. 22 UFC event

A lightweight bout between Yves Edwards and Melvin Guillard is in the works for as as-yet-announced UFC event on Jan. 22.

Guillard (25-8, 8-4 UFC) is riding a three-fight win streak, most recently defeating Jeremy Stephens by a narrow split decision at UFC 119 in September.

Edwards (38-16-1, 6-4 UFC) made a successful return to the UFC, defeating John Gunderson by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares. This is Edwards' third stint with the organization.

Guillard last three fights:
Win (Split Decision) Jeremy Stephens - UFC 119
Win (TKO - Knee to the Body) Waylon Lowe - UFC 114
Win (Unanimous Decision) Ronnys Torres - UFC 109

Edwards last three fights:
Win (Unanimous Decision) John Gunderson - UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
Win (Unanimous Decision) Luis Palomino - Bellator 24
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Mike Campbell - Moosin: God of Martial Arts

Props: MMA Junkie

Pat Audinwood vs. John Makdessi in the works for UFC 124

A lightweight bout between Pat Audinwood and undefeated Canadian John Makdessi is in the works for UFC 124 on Dec. 11 in Montreal.

Audinwood (9-1-1, 0-1 UFC) will look to bounce back from his first career loss, a guillotine submission to Thiago Tavares at UFC 119.

Makdessi (7-0, 0-0 UFC) began his professional career with six straight TKO victories, and is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Bendy Casimir at Mixed Fight League 3 in September.

Audinwood last three fights:
Loss (Submission - Guillotine Choke) Thiago Tavares - UFC 119
Win (Unanimous Decision) Robert Conner - M-1 - The Americas Round 1
Win (Submission - Triangle Choke) Al Buck - ASC 1

Makdessi last three fights:
Win (Unanimous Decision) Bendy Casimir - MFL 3
Win (TKO - Punches) Lindsey Hawkes - CFC 4
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) Brandon McArthur - Ringside MMA - Rivalry

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