Санта Моника, Халиф. (Юли 24, 2015) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez на изключителна, мулти-борбата сделка. The 31-year-old has previously competed in kickboxing and muay Thai, but fully intends on transitioning to the sport of mixed martial arts in the future.

Taylor-Melendez will debut as a kickboxer in front of her home town on Юни 19 at the highly anticipated "Bellator: Динамит ”show in San Jose, Халиф. An opponent for Taylor-Melendez has yet to be decided upon.

Съпругът на бившия WEC и Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez и съсобственик на El Nino Training Center в Сан Франциско, Taylor-Melendez първа пое бойни спортове в близост до 10 Преди години, making a name for herself on unsanctioned cards held in the Bay Area. След претакане на 4-1 любителски запис, тя взе таланта си на професионална схема, където тя в момента е на 2-1 кикбокс рекорд.

“I’m very honored for the opportunity to fight on such a big stage with a great promotion and promoter. I actually fought for Scott Coker before Gilbert and we both have a great relationship with him, so I feel very comfortable with this situation,” Taylor-Melendez said. “Even though I haven’t been super active as a fighter I have never really stopped training and look forward to testing my skills as a muay Thai fighter and a mixed martial artist. My goal is to go out there and do my best and make my daughter, my family and team proud.”