World Series of Fighting signs top free agent lightweight Melvin Guillard
Apr 10, 2014 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS - World Series of Fighting is happy to
announce the addition of exciting striker Melvin
Guillard to the company's lightweight roster.
The UFC veteran signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion and is expected to debut in the World Series of Fighting decagon in July.
"I'm excited to start a new chapter in my career," said Guillard.
"I feel like a brand new fighter with a great opportunity here with
World Series of Fighting. I'm looking to prove I'm one of, if not
the best lightweight in the world."
"Melvin is an amazing fighter with an energetic style that has earned him a massive, loyal fan base, " World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo said. "He's a guy that comes to fight every time he enters the cage, and I'm excited to see how he fares in our lightweight division."
A 31-year-old New Orleans native, Guillard has competed for the UFC for the past six years, picking up 13 wins during that time, including eight victories by knockout. One of the most physically gifted and feared knockout artists in all of the sport, Guillard has been competing professionally since 2002 and boasts nearly 50 professional bouts to his name.
About WSOF World Series of Fighting is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering an incredible, action-packed entertainment experience for fight fans by producing the best possible matchups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow World Series of Fighting on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
The UFC veteran signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion and is expected to debut in the World Series of Fighting decagon in July.
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"Melvin is an amazing fighter with an energetic style that has earned him a massive, loyal fan base, " World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo said. "He's a guy that comes to fight every time he enters the cage, and I'm excited to see how he fares in our lightweight division."
A 31-year-old New Orleans native, Guillard has competed for the UFC for the past six years, picking up 13 wins during that time, including eight victories by knockout. One of the most physically gifted and feared knockout artists in all of the sport, Guillard has been competing professionally since 2002 and boasts nearly 50 professional bouts to his name.
About WSOF World Series of Fighting is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering an incredible, action-packed entertainment experience for fight fans by producing the best possible matchups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow World Series of Fighting on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
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