SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mei 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, kontrak berbilang perjuangan.

 

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

 

Hanya 32 tahun, "The Assassin Young" telah mengumpulkan 50 serangan profesional dalam kerjaya yang bermula sejak 2002. Dengan 21 kemenangan akan datang dengan KO, Guillard telah menjana peminat yang besar dengan gaya pertempuran menarik beliau.

 

Dilahirkan di New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Pusat Latihan dendam dan Amerika Pasukan Top, di mana beliau kini melatih. Semasa bertugas 22-perjuangannya dengan Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard memecahkan rekod MMA besar BJ Penn kerana kebanyakan KO dalam bahagian ini ringan dengan lapan, 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 Dipegang, Derek Anderson, Anda 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.