Alejandra Lara
Alejandra Lara (born August 4, 1994) is a Colombian female mixed martial artist currently signed to the Bellator MMA promotion. [1] As of February 1, 2022, she is #5 in the Bellator Women's Flyweight Rankings.[2]
| Alejandra Lara | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1994 Medellin, Colombia |
| Other names | Azul |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Team | Combat Training Club |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Professional mixed martial arts career
Early career
Lara made her MMA debut on 10 December 2011 on Extreme Combat MMA Senshi Ki 1 against Monica Leon, winning the fight in round one via retirement.[3] Before joining Bellator MMA, she amassed a record of 6 wins against 1 loss.
Bellator MMA
Lara debuted at Bellator 190 on December 9, 2017. She defeated Lena Ovchynnikova via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. Bellator announced in February 2018 that they extended her contract with the promotion.[4]
In her second fight for the promotion, Lara faced Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 201 in June 2018 for the Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship. She lost the fight via an armbar submission in the third round.[5]
In her third fight for the promotion, Lara faced undefeated Brazilian prospect Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 212 on December 14, 2018. She lost the fight via split decision.[6]
Lara next fought Taylor Turner at Bellator 225 on August 24, 2019. She won the fight by TKO in the first round.[7] Ahead of the fight, she used her appearance at the ceremonial weigh-in to draw attention to the plight of the Amazon's rain forests.[8]
Lara then faced Veta Arteaga at Bellator 235 on December 20, 2019. She won the fight via unanimous decision and subsequently signed a new, six-fight contract with the promotion.[9]
Lara faced undefeated Rizin standout Kana Watanabe on April 2, 2021 at Bellator 255.[10] She lost the bout via split decision.[11]
Lara was expected to face DeAnna Bennett on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263.[12] The bout was rescheduled for unknown reasons to take place on August 20, 2021 at Bellator 265.[13] On August 13, it was announced that the bout was moved once again, this time to Bellator 266.[14] At the weigh-ins, DeAnna Bennett missed weight for her bout. Bennett weighed in at 129.2 pounds, 3.2 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Bennett was fined a percentage of her purse which went to Lara.[15] Lara lost the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.[16]
Lara is scheduled to face Ilara Joanne at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022.[17]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 9 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–5 | DeAnna Bennett | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 266 | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Catchweight (129.2 lb) bout; Bennett missed weight. |
| Loss | 9–4 | Kana Watanabe | Decision (split) | Bellator 255 | April 2, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Veta Arteaga | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 235 | December 20, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Catchweight (126.8 lb) bout; Lara missed weight. |
| Win | 8–3 | Taylor Turner | TKO (punches) | Bellator 225 | August 24, 2019 | 1 | 3:44 | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Loss | 7–3 | Juliana Velasquez | Decision (split) | Bellator 212 | December 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Ilima-Lei Macfarlane | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 201 | June 29, 2018 | 3 | 3:55 | Temecula, California, United States | For the Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Lena Ovchynnikova | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 190 | December 9, 2017 | 3 | 4:09 | Florence, Italy | |
| Win | 6–1 | Lina Franco Rodriguez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Empire Sports Marketing Colombia vs The World | February 13, 2016 | 2 | 2:32 | Bogotá, Colombia | |
| Win | 5–1 | Janeth Alvarado | TKO (retirement) | Cage Fight Nights MMA League 6 | September 5, 2015 | 1 | 5:00 | Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | Won CFN Flyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Sabina Mazo | Decision (unanimous) | Striker Fighting Championship 18 | March 26, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia | |
| Win | 4–0 | Paola Calderon | Technical Submission (armbar) | Striker Fighting Championship 12 | November 13, 2013 | 1 | 0:35 | Bogotá, Colombia | |
| Win | 3–0 | Paola Calderon | Decision (unanimous) | Striker Fighting Championship 9 | July 26, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Bogotá, Colombia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Maria Aguero | TKO (punches) | Professional Fight Club | September 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:03 | Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Monica Leon | TKO (retirement) | Extreme Combat MMA Senshi Ki | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 2:22 | Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia |
References
- "Alejandra Lara - Azul - MMA Fighter Profile - Bellator.com".
- "Bellator Rankings". www.bellator.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- "Monica Leon". ESPN.com.
- "John Teixeira, Alejandra Lara sign new long-term contracts with Bellator".
- SteveJuon (2018-06-29). "Bellator 201 results live: 'Macfarlane vs Lara' streaming play-by-play updates". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
- "Bellator 212 results: Primus vs Chandler 2". mmafighting.com. December 15, 2018.
- "Bellator 225 Results: Alejandra Lara Makes Statement With First Round Finish of Taylor Turner". cagesidepress.com. August 24, 2019.
- "Colombian MMA fighter shows up to weigh-in covered in Amazon deforestation protests". Yahoo Entertainment. August 23, 2019.
- Danny Segura (January 5, 2020). "Colombia's Alejandra Lara inks new multi-fight deal with Bellator". mmajunkie.com.
- King, Nolan (1 March 2021). "Bellator 255 adds Kana Watanabe vs. Alejandra Lara to lineup". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- Anderson, Jay (2 April 2021). "Bellator 255 Results: Third Round Earns Kana Watanabe Decision Against Game Alejandra Lara". Cageside Press. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- "Alejandra Lara vs. DeAnna Bennett added to Bellator 263 lineup". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- "Bellator 265 heads to South Dakota, adds Alejandra Lara vs. DeAnna Bennett matchup". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- "Bellator 266: Yoel Romero to make promotional debut against Phil Davis on Sept. 18 card in San Jose". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- Staff (2021-09-17). "Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero Weigh-In Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- Anderson, Jay (2021-09-18). "DeAnna Bennett Honors Late Father with Bellator 266 Win over Alejandra Lara". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- Anderson, Jay (2022-03-29). "Bellator: Mousasi vs. Eblen, Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals Announced for June 24". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-30.