Melvin Guillard: David Rickels is ‘Another Piece of S–t That I’m Gonna Have to Beat Up’

To say that Melvin Guillard’s back is against the wall would be an understatement. The longtime UFC veteran is struggling through a three-fight losing streak and has dropped four of his last five overall. But on Friday night in one of the featured bouts of Bellator 159, he’ll get a chance to right the ship. Standing in the way of Guillard’s hoped return to greatness is David Rickels, a man known just as much for his showmanship outside the cage as he is for his excitement inside of it. Rickels is a dangerous fighter in all areas, but when asked about his upcoming foe, Guillard quickly dismissed him as any sort of potential threat. “I don’t have any thoughts on him,” he told Sherdog.com. “He’s just another piece of s–t that I’m gonna have to beat up. He’s been running his mouth a little bit on the internet. He’s been disrespectful, calling me the ‘Middle-Aged Assassin’ and it’s rude. I’m going to have to teach this dude a lesson.” Guillard also brushed off the notion that what Rickels has been saying online and in interviews has helped get him pumped up for battle. “I don’t have to hype myself up about anything,” he stated. “I’ve have a few setbacks and some injuries but I know what to …

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