Bellator MMA now has 5 World Champions from Brazil as Flyweight Juliana Velasquez joins 2x Double Champ Patricio Pitbull, Douglas Lima and Cris Cyborg inside the Bellator MMA Champions Circle after a dominate Performance against former champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane capturing the decision victory after 5 rounds of action.
Showcasing the ability to stop the takedown, Velasquez used her size and reach advantage to outpoint the Hawaiian standout now living and training in San Diego landing a highlight flying knee in the third round which changed momentum in the fight.
Illima- Lei Macfarlane was a perfect 11-0 heading into the fight and will now be looking to rebound from her first career loss while the Brazilian improved to 11-0 with the victory and a perfect 6-0 inside the Bellator MMA Cage. With 5 Brazilian World Champions and an ESPN Brazil broadcast deal will we see Bellator MMA bring the promotion to Brazil in 2021?
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