SANTA MONICA, Califòrnia. (Maig 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, contracte de múltiples baralles.

 

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

 

A només 32 anys d'edat, "L'assassí jove" ha pastat 50 baralles professionals en una cursa que es remunta a 2002. Amb 21 victòries per KO, Guillard ha generat una gran base de fans amb el seu emocionant estil de lluita.

 

Nascut a Nova Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Rancor Training Center i American Top Team, on entrena actualment. Durant la seva 22 baralles temporada amb Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard va trencar el rècord MMA gran BJ Penn per a la majoria nocauts en la divisió de pes lleuger amb vuit, 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 Held, Derek Anderson, Vostè 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.