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sports2 years ago

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's Weight Miss at Bellator 300 Alters Title Fights

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has missed weight for her title fight against Liz Carmouche at Bellator 300, resulting in the bout becoming a one-way title fight. Carmouche can retain her title with a win or draw, but the title will be vacated if Macfarlane wins. Despite the weight miss, Macfarlane's friendship with Carmouche remains strong, as Carmouche showed support and offered her sauna to help Macfarlane cut weight. The two fighters displayed their friendship at the ceremonial weigh-ins, with smiles and laughter during their faceoff.

via MMA Junkie|
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sports2 years ago

Bellator 300: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's Weight Mishap Threatens Title Fight

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane missed weight by 1.6 pounds for her flyweight title bout against Liz Carmouche at Bellator 300. This is the second time in three fights that Macfarlane has missed weight. The fight will proceed as a five-round non-title catchweight bout, with only Carmouche eligible to leave as champion. Other title fights on the card, including Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Brent Primus and Cris Cyborg vs. Cat Zingano, are official.

via MMA Fighting|
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sports2 years ago

Weight Issues Plague Bellator 300: Macfarlane Misses Weight for Title Fight

At the Bellator 300 weigh-ins, former champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane missed weight for her women's flyweight title fight against Liz Carmouche, rendering her ineligible to win the title. The event was originally scheduled to have four title fights, but with Macfarlane's weight issue, only two championship bouts remain on the main card. Undefeated champ Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus made weight for their lightweight title fight, while Cris Cyborg and Cat Zingano are set for their women's featherweight title clash.

via MMA Junkie|
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sports2 years ago

Bellator 295: Macfarlane's Win and Mix's Interim Belt Highlight Night of Fights

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defeated Kana Watanabe by split decision in the Bellator 295 co-main event, using strong grappling, submission threats, and striking. With the win, Macfarlane aligns herself as a potential next title challenger to champion Liz Carmouche, who defeated DeAnna Bennett on Friday at Bellator 294. Macfarlane and Carmouche are longtime training partners and friends.

via Yahoo Sports|
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