Bellator kicks off the final month of 2020 with a bang as one of their biggest stars returns to action, when women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane takes on Juliana Velasquez in the main event of Bellator 254 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
It will be nearly one year since Macfarlane has competed, defeating Kate Jackson by unanimous decision at Bellator 236 last December to remain undefeated in 11 fights.
Like Macfarlane, Velasquez is also undefeated, as she's 10-0 with five wins coming by way of stoppage. Velasquez fought on the same card as Macfarlane, winning over Bruna Ellen via unanimous decision.
It's expected that Macfarlane will easily take care of Velasquez and successfully defend her belt for the fifth time. Will the native of Hawaii be able to get it done, or can Velasquez pull off the upset?
Here is everything you need to know about Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez.
When is Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 254?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
- Prelims: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET
Bellator 254 takes place on Thursday, Dec. 10. Prelims get underway at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Macfarlane and Velasquez should start about 11:15 p.m. ET, but the time depends on the length of the earlier fights.
How to watch Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez TV, live stream info
The Bellator 254 prelims can be live streamed on Bellator's YouTube channel. The main card is available on CBS Sports Network.
Where is Bellator 254?
Bellator 254: Macfarlane and Velasquez will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. It is the second time Macfarlane competes at the venue while Velasquez fights there for the first time.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane record and bio
- Name: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
- Nationality: American
- Born: April 2, 1990
- Height: 5-4
- Reach: 66.5 inches
- Total fights: 11
- Record: 11-0
Juliana Velasquez record, bio
- Name: Juliana Velasquez
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: Oct. 19, 1986
- Height: 5-6
- Reach: 67.5 inches
- Total fights: 10
- Record: 10-0
Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez fight card
Main card
- Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Juliana Velasquez for Macfarlane's Women's Flyweight title
- Linton Vassell vs. Ronny Markes; Heavyweight
- Magomed Magomedov vs. Matheus Mattos; Bantamweight
- Davion Franklin vs. Anthony Garrett; Heavyweight
Preliminary card
- Romero Cotton vs. Justin Sumter; Middleweight
- Tyree Fortune vs. Grant Neal; Light Heavyweight
- Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Jessica Borga; Featherweight
- Kemran Lachinov vs. Shamil Nikaev; Welterweight
- Kenny Champion vs. Cody Law; Featherweight