(UPDATE: This story was updated at 8 p.m. ET to reflect information about Anastasia Bruce being denied as an opponent for Valerie Loureda.) Taekwondo master Valerie Loureda ’s MMA debut is planned for February’s Bellator 215 event. After commission head Mike Mazzulli denied Anastasia Bruce (0-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) as an opponent for the preliminary-card bout at Bellator 215 (a note first reported by Eric Kowal on Twitter ) due to her winless amateur record over a dozen fights, Bellator officials today told MMAjunkie they are now searching for a new opponent to face Loureda (0-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). Bellator 215 takes place Feb. 15 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event’s main card is expected to air on Parmaount and stream on DAZN .
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Taekwondo master Valerie Loureda’s MMA debut planned for Bellator 215 (UPDATED) – MMA Junkie