A flyweight matchup between prospect Valerie Loureda and Hannah Man has been moved from Bellator 258 to Bellator 259.
The data was confirmed to MMA Stopping by a Bellator official after an preliminary report from MMA reporter James Lynch. The reason for the rescheduling was not disclosed. Bellator 259 takes place May 21 at Mohegan Photo voltaic Enviornment in Uncasville, Conn., and is headlined by a featherweight title battle between champ Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith.
Loureda, 22, most not too way back appeared inside the Bellator cage this earlier August, when she stopped Tara Graff in a effectivity that made highlight reels for the top and her post-win celebration. It was Loureda’s third win as knowledgeable since signing with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion since she turned from taekwondo to the cage.
Man, 25, is making her Bellator debut at Bellator 259. She is 2-1 on the regional scene with a rear-naked choke submission win marking her most modern look inside the cage.