Gallery Ilima-Lei Macfarlane def. Alejandra Lara at Bellator 201: Best photos view 15 images TEMECULA, Calif. – Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (8-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) predicted her flexible opponent would be difficult to tap, but the Hawaiian champ found a way to submit Alejandra Lara (7-2 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) anyway, defending her belt for the first time. The bout served as the headlining contest of Friday’s Bellator 201 event, which took place at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. Related Twitter reacts to Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's submission win, title defense at Bellator 201 Macfarlane rushed out at the start of the bout and immediately looked to move inside, but Lara was up to the challenge and easily shoved her away. Macfarlane continued with the forward pressure, and an ensuing scramble did see the fight move to the floor, though it was Lara who ended up on top and in her opponent’s guard
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