Alejandra Lara

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Alejandra Lara
Born (1994-08-04) August 4, 1994 (age 30)
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 16
Wins 9
By knockout 4
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 7
By submission 1
By decision 6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alejandra Lara (born (1994-08-04)August 4, 1994) is a Colombian female mixed martial artist currently signed to the Bellator MMA promotion. [1] As of October 4, 2022, she is #10 in the Bellator Women's Flyweight Rankings.[2]

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 faced Ilara Joanne at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022.[17] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[18]

Lara faced Diana Avsaragova on February 4, 2023, at Bellator 290.[19] At the weigh-ins, Avsaragova missed weight for her bout, coming in at 128.8 pounds, 2.8 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Avsaragova was fined 25% of her purse which went to Lara.[20] Lara lost the close bout via split decision.[21]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–7 Diana Avsaragova Decision (unanimous) Bellator 290 February 4, 2023 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Catchweight (128.8 lb lb) bout; Avsaragova missed weight.
Loss 9–6 Ilara Joanne Decision (unanimous) Bellator 282 June 24, 2022 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
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

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