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Bellator 254 breakdown: Has Ilima-Lei Macfarlane finally met her match in Juliana Velasquez?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down Bellator’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for Bellator 254, between flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and challenger Julilana Velasquez.

Bellator 254 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card airs on CBS Sports Network following prelims on MMA Junkie.

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