UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After her second straight win over a big name, Ilara Joanne is hoping she’ll start to draw some attention in Bellator’s women’s flyweight division. The belt was on the line in Bellator 289’s co-main event Friday in Uncasville, Conn., and champion Liz Carmouche beat ex-champ and challenger Juliana Velasquez, who was the favorite, with a second-round submission. But just three fights prior, Joanne (11-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) picked up a unanimous decision over Denise Kielholtz (6-5 MMA, 6-4 BMMA). The 28-year-old Brazilian beat Alejandra Lara in June to snap a two-fight skid.
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Ilara Joanne eyes ranked opponents and women’s flyweight title consideration – MMA Junkie