VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Халиф. для Bellator 201 в пятницу, Июнь 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).
In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 в клетке Bellator, when she meets the always-tough Эллен коричневый (4-1) в 125 фунтов. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Макфарлейн против. Лара, will be announced in the coming days.
Билеты на мероприятие поступят в продажу в эту пятницу, Апреля 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Двери для этого мероприятия открытого в 3:30 p.m. PT, а предварительная карта начнется в 4:30 p.m. ТИХООКЕАНСКОЕ СТАНДАРТНОЕ ВРЕМЯ. Мероприятие будет транслироваться в прямом эфире и бесплатно в сети Paramount Network по адресу: 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. Коннектикут, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Эмили Дукот. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10й Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Непобедимый, как про, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.
Hailing from Medellin, Колумбия, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova с помощью заднего удушающим в Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.
Летурно, уроженец Канады., бывший претендент на титул UFC в минимальном весе, имеет впечатляющий послужной список захватывающих боев, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Кейт Джексон in her promotional debut. На Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, счет, включающий пять финишей, четверо приходят нокаутом.
At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.
Обновленный Bellator 201: Макфарлейн против. Лара Борьба карты:
Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (7-0) против. Алехандра Lara (7-1)
Поединок среди женщин в наилегчайшем весе: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) против. Эллен коричневый (4-1)
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