Bellator MMA closed out their 2020 events schedule on Thursday with Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The eight-bout fight card was headlined by a women’s flyweight title bout between champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Juliana Velasquez. Both women entered the cage with undefeated records.
The bout went the distance. The title changed hands, and Macfarlane’s championship reign came to an end. Velasquez put in a dominating performance, kept her undefeated record intact and walked out with the women’s flyweight belt.
Macfarlane had difficulty getting inside Velasquez’ reach advantage. She was left with having to rush in with a flurry to close the distance. Velasquez landed her jab and kept Macfarlane on the outside.
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Bellator 254: “Macfarlane vs. Velasquez” is set to air TONIGHT (Thurs., Dec. 10, 2020) from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., broadcasting via CBS Sports Network. The women’s Flyweight title is on the line as Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) faces another undefeated fighter named Juliana Velasquez (10-0).
Bellator 254’s main card will air on CBS Sports Network at 10 p.m. ET. will deliver results for the full card and comprehensive play-by-play for the televised portion of Bellator 254 below.
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Bellator MMA s final card of 2020 was headlined by a flyweight title fight between reigning champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and undefeated challenger Juliana Velasquez.