SANTA MONICA, Халіф. (Липня 24, 2015) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of Кері Енн Тейлор-Мелендес у виключній, мульти-бой угода. 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 Червень 19 at the highly anticipated "Bellator: Dynamite”show in San Jose, Халіф. An opponent for Taylor-Melendez has yet to be decided upon.

Чоловік колишнього WEC і Strikeforce чемпіон Мелендес і співвласник Ель Навчального Центру Ніно в Сан-Франциско, Тейлор-Мелендес вперше підняла єдиноборства близько до 10 багато років тому, making a name for herself on unsanctioned cards held in the Bay Area. Після зберіть 4-1 любительські записи, вона взяла свої таланти в фаховою схемою, де вона в даний час тримає 2-1 кікбоксинг запис.

“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.”