SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 4, 2015) – Bellator MMA officials are proud to announce that they have signed MMA fan-favorite Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2) to a multi-year, multi-stryd kontrak.

 

A debut date and opponent will be announced for Guillard in the near future.

 

Slegs 32 jaar oud, "Die Young Moordenaar" het versamel 50 professionele aanvalle in 'n loopbaan wat dateer terug na 2002. Met 21 oorwinnings kom deur KO, Guillard het 'n groot fan base met sy opwindende veg styl gegenereer.

 

Gebore in New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Wrok Training Center en Amerikaanse Top Team, waar hy tans oplei. Tydens sy 22-stryd skof met Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard gebreek MMA groot BJ Penn se rekord vir die meeste KO in die liggewig-afdeling met agt, an accolade which he still holds to this day.

 

“We are excited to have Melvin coming onboard,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Withcompetitors the likes of Lightweight Champion Will Brooks, Michael Chandler, Marcin Gehou, Derek Anderson, Jy Awad, Dave Jansen and Patricky Pitbull on the roster already, the matchup possibilities for an exciting fighter like him are endless.”

 

Guillard owns victories over notable names that include Marcus Davis, Dennis Siver, Gleison Tibau, Evan Dunham, and Jeremy Stephens.