One could hardly blame Ilima Lei-Macfarlane if she was confident on the verge of arrogant at this stage of her career. After all, she’s made a sport as difficult as mixed martial arts look as easy as can possibly be during her four years as a pro. The proud Hawaiian is 9-0 as she heads into her flyweight title defense against Veta Arteaga at Bellator 220 in San Jose, Calif. on April 27. And yet, not only has the undefeated champion managed to stay grounded, but she’s used an unusual psychological approach to get maintain her success
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Why Bellator champion Ilima Lei-Macfarlane believes ‘I’m going to lose every fight’ – MMA Junkie