August 7, 2020 (Mohegan Sun)- Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda decisively defeated Tara Graff in Bellator MMA #243 this evening.   In the closing seconds of Round 2, it was not Taekwondo kicks, but a flurry of hook punches that finished Graff.   

Bellator #243 took place at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, with no spectators.  The preliminary fights were simulcast on YouTube.

Loureda is now 3-0 with Bellator and Taekwondo Life Magazine awaits her next bout.

A full breakdown of the fight-from the fight week Press Conferences to the Post fight ones will be on our podcast in the coming weeks.  Be sure to check it out.

-by Marc Zirogiannis-Editor & 3rd Dan