A new star was born in women’s MMA on Saturday night when Valerie Loureda secured an impressive debut win at Bellator 216, proving an instant hit with fight fans.
Loureda’s much-anticipated professional bow did not disappoint as the 20-year-old Florida native secured a first-round TKO win over Colby Fletcher in their flyweight bout at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
👊💥😲 @ValerieLouredaa with the hammer fists to cement her win tonight at #Bellator216.
Main card is LIVE on @DAZN_USA 📲 https://t.co/nYWevM68WM 🇺🇸
& 📺 @SkySports Main Event 🇬🇧.#BellatorWGP pic.twitter.com/L3PcecW5CA— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) February 17, 2019
“This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I was a little girl, my whole life,” Loureda told John McCarthy, as her proud father Frank watched on tearfully.
Wow! What a performance from @valerielouredaa at #Bellator216 last night!
A true testament to martial arts! 🥋👊💥 pic.twitter.com/betzncbafk— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) February 17, 2019
Loureda’s eye-catching debut is matched by the attention she has gained from her model looks, frequently shared with her followers on social media.
Check out her pics below:
She can fight and looks pretty good doing it.
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