On Aug. 28, 2015, a Hawaiian fighter with one professional bout by the name of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane made her Bellator debut. Of course, that first pro fight was scintillating , but it was nothing more than a quick brawl and offered little in determining whether or not this Hawaiian newcomer had staying power in the sport
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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane reflects on rise to becoming Bellator champ in three years – MMA Junkie