Best fights of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Over 9 years as a professional, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has compiled a 13-3 (8) record, including seven title fights. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane loses to Liz Carmouche via KO
On October 7, 2023 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane fought Liz Carmouche for the Bellator Women's flyweight title. Macfarlane was 33 years old with a record of 13-2, and Carmouche was 39 with a record of 19-7. Macfarlane was on a 2-fight winning streak and Carmouche was on a 6-fight winning streak. Carmouche stopped Macfarlane via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane KOs Veta Arteaga
On April 27, 2019 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Veta Arteaga. Macfarlane was 29 years old with a record of 9-0, and Arteaga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Macfarlane stopped Veta Arteaga via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Valérie Létourneau
On December 15, 2018 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Valérie Létourneau. Macfarlane was 28 years old with a record of 8-0, and Létourneau was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Macfarlane submitted Valérie Létourneau via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Emily Ducote in their 2nd fight
On November 3, 2017 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane fought Emily Ducote for the vacant inaugural Bellator Women's flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Macfarlane was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Ducote was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Macfarlane submitted Emily Ducote via triangle armbar in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defeats Kate Jackson
On December 21, 2019 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Kate Jackson. Macfarlane was 29 years old with a record of 10-0, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Macfarlane won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Alejandra Lara
On June 29, 2018 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Alejandra Lara. Macfarlane was 28 years old with a record of 7-0, and Lara was 23 with a record of 7-1. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Lara was on a 3-fight winning streak. Macfarlane submitted Alejandra Lara via armbar in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defeats Kana Watanabe
On April 22, 2023 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane faced Kana Watanabe in a flyweight bout. Macfarlane was 33 years old with a record of 12-2, and Watanabe was 34 with a record of 11-1-1. Both Macfarlane and Watanabe were coming off a win. Macfarlane won via split decision.
8. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Jessica Middleton
On April 21, 2017 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane faced Jessica Middleton. Macfarlane was 27 years old with a record of 5-0, and Middleton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Macfarlane submitted Jessica Middleton via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Amber Tackett
On January 29, 2016 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane faced Amber Tackett. Macfarlane was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Tackett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Macfarlane submitted Amber Tackett via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane KOs Katie Castro in 10 seconds
On January 17, 2015 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane faced Katie Castro. Macfarlane was 24 years old with a record of 0-0, and Castro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Macfarlane stopped Katie Castro via KO in the 1st round.