Bellator 213 Results: Macfarlane vs. Letourneau
Bellator 213, held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a night filled with thrilling fights and unforgettable moments. The event was headlined by a flyweight title defense by Ilima-Lei Macfarlane against Valerie Letourneau, and also marked the Bellator debut of Lyoto Machida.
Macfarlane Retains Flyweight Title
In the main event, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defended her flyweight title against Valerie Letourneau. Macfarlane, fighting in front of her home crowd, submitted Letourneau via a triangle choke at 3:19 of round 3. The victory sent the Honolulu crowd into a frenzy, and further solidified Macfarlane’s status as a dominant champion in the women’s flyweight division.
Machida Makes Successful Bellator Debut
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida made his Bellator debut in the co-main event against Rafael Carvalho. Machida won the fight by split decision, marking a successful start to his Bellator career. The victory puts Machida in a strong position for a potential title shot in the future.
Other Notable Fights
Neiman Gracie and Ed Ruth battled it out in a first-round bout for the Bellator welterweight grand prix. Gracie secured a takedown in the fourth round and moved to back mount, where he was able to secure the fight-ending submission. Gracie’s victory sets him up for a title shot against the winner of Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch.
Former light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary knocked out Muhammed Lawal on the main card, marking a triumphant return to form. Nainoa Dung also made a statement with a TKO victory over Kona Oliveira.
Social Media Reactions
The event was well-received by fans and fighters alike on social media. Many praised Macfarlane’s performance and the electric atmosphere in the arena. The event was seen as a successful second night of Bellator’s debut weekend in Hawaii, with many hoping for a return in the future.
Bellator 213 was a night of high stakes, thrilling fights, and unforgettable moments. From Macfarlane’s title defense to Machida’s successful debut, the event delivered on all fronts, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next Bellator event.
Bellator 213 took place on December 15, 2018. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane retained her flyweight title by submitting Valerie Letourneau with a triangle choke at 3:19 of round three; Lyoto Machida won a split decision over Rafael Carvalho in his Bellator debut, and Neiman Gracie submitted Ed Ruth by rear-naked choke at 2:17 of round four. See MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 213 results and the related Bellator 214 recap.
Sources
MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 213 results; Event results record.
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Bellator, Bellator 213, Mixed Martial Arts
