Santa Monica, Calif. (Mayo 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-away nga kontrata.

 

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

 

Sa lamang 32 mga tuig sa edad, "Ang Young Assassin" nagtigom 50 propesyonal nga away sa usa ka career nga petsa sa pagbalik sa 2002. Uban sa 21 mga kadaugan sa pag-abut sa KO, Guillard nga namugna ang usa ka dako nga fan base sa iyang mga kulbahinam nga away estilo.

 

Natawo sa New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Magbagulbol Training Center ug American Top Team, diin siya karon sa nagbansay. Atol sa iyang 22-away paglingkod uban sa Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard gigun MMA dakung BJ Penn sa rekord alang sa kadaghanan sa KO ni sa lightweight division sa walo ka, an accolade which he still holds to this day.

 

“We are excited to have Melvin coming onboard,” miingon si Bellator President Scott Coker. “Withcompetitors the likes of Lightweight Champion Will Brooks, Michael Chandler, Marcin Gipahigayon, Derek Anderson, Ikaw 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.