Santa Monica, Calif. (May 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-impi inkontileka.

 

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

 

At kuphela 32 iminyaka yobudala, "Le Assassin Young" aye waqongelela 50 neziqubu professional in a career kuhlehlela emuva 2002. With 21 zokunqoba asiza KO, Guillard luye lwashukumisa a fan base elikhulu yakhe okuthakazelisayo ukulwa isitayela.

 

Wazalelwa e New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Igqubu Training Center futhi American Top Team, lapho okwamanje siqeqesha. Ngesikhathi 22-impi yakhe ukuhlala nge Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard waphula irekhodi MMA enkulu BJ Penn for kakhulu KO e-division engasindi eziyisishiyagalombili, 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, You 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.